Finance Controller, Slovakia

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Electrolux Group is a leading global appliance company that has shaped living for the better for more than 100 years. We reinvent taste, care and wellbeing experiences for millions of people, always striving to be at the forefront of sustainability in society through our solutions and operations. Under our group of leading appliance brands, including Electrolux, AEG and Frigidaire, we sell household products in around 120 markets every year. In 2023 Electrolux Group had sales of SEK 134 billion and employed 45,000 people around the world.  

About the role: 

The Financial Controller role for Slovakia has the overall responsibility and accountability for securing quality and efficiency of accounting, taxation & statutory reporting, accounting processes and controls. In addition, the Controller will ensure that the quality of financial information throughout the accounting process is consistent, complete, accurate, and timely to meet the statutory and IFRS reporting requirements at local and Group level, and be responsible for local treasury, tax, company secretarial and capital structure matters. 

What you will do:  

As Finance Controller at Electrolux, you will oversee period close and ensure financial reporting aligns with IFRS and Group Reporting requirements, meeting all reporting deadlines. You will manage internal and external audits and collaborate with Shared Service organizations and stakeholders on financial control issues, ensuring ECS compliance. You will evaluate financial transactions for adherence to IFRS and manage Electrolux Treasury activities, including local bank relations on behalf of Group Treasury. You will promote compliance with group policies and local regulations, ensuring the company adheres to all legal requirements. Additionally, you will oversee tax-related matters, ensuring compliance and timely reporting of the company’s tax obligations. 

You will report to the Financial Control Manager. 

Other responsibilities will include: 

• Participating in Finance Organization Transformation, the implementation or enhancement of new IT systems/ERP/finance tools, process automation, and continuous improvement projects as assigned, to drive operational excellence 

• Preparing, analyzing, and ensuring the integrity of all financial data 

• Organizing the establishment and maintenance of the company’s accounting systems to provide external and internal stakeholders with complete and reliable information on the company's financial and business operations, as well as its financial position 

• Improving and strengthening financial processes and driving standardization and automation through continuous improvement 

• Developing and maintaining a good network and open communication channels with relevant stakeholders/business partners in local organizations, Group functions, and the shared service center 

• Ensuring that the allocation of charge-outs from Global Shared Services follows the allocation model and remains up to date 

• Monitoring and evaluating the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures, fleet maintenance programs, and preparing a plan that recommends the most cost-effective programs, goals, and best management practices 

• Statutory, legal, and tax reporting (VAT, CIT, Road Tax, etc.) and statistics (Intrastat, NBS, Statistical Office, etc.) 

• Being responsible for implementing the BA Delegation of Authority for the entity/country. 

• Managing credit risks and performing regular reviews of credit limits (applications, renewals, monitoring, scoring) 

• Assessing the likelihood and potential impact of financial risks and preparing plans to mitigate those risks 

Country Holding Officer Responsibilities:  

• Overseeing statutory financial reporting and managing external audits 

• Managing the company’s capital and legal structure 

• Ensuring timely and accurate tax filing and compliance 

• Supporting governance bodies and handling company secretariat duties 

• Coordinating policies across relevant areas 

• Leading or contributing to project work and other related activities 

Qualifications & Requirements:   

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 

• Solid experience in financial controlling 

• Strong analytical skills, including profitability analysis across a full P&L 

• Proven ability to work independently, applying analytical and decision-making skills without direct supervision 

• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects simultaneously 

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, and ability to work with cross-functional teams at all levels of management 

• Adaptable to change, with the capability to act as a change catalyst within the organization 

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Business Intelligence tools; ideally experience with SAP and Power BI 

• Fluent English 

Where you will be: 

You will be based in our Bratislava office - Galvaniho 17/B, 821 04 Bratislava (hybrid working options are available with more remote options in the future). 

Benefits highlights: 

• 5 weeks of vacation 

• Flexible working hours/hybrid work environment 

• Meal allowance 

• Sport allowance 

• Contribution to working from home 

• Soft skills training including English lessons 

• Corporate events  

• Opportunity for self-realization within finance-related projects 

Salary: 

The salary for this position is between 2.500 – 4.200 EUR gross MBS, depending on experience. 

As part of Electrolux, we will continuously invest in you and your development. There are no barriers to where your career could take you.