Regional Finance Controller

FLS is a leading, minerals processing supplier to the global mining industry. We deliver proven technologies and services and expertise across the lifecycle of operations, and have set targets of providing solutions for zero-emissions mining by 2030 with our MissionZero programme. We are building a new Global Business Center (GBC) in Bucharest. Our GBC in Bucharest will provide key services across our business including IT, Finance, HR, Customer Service and our Manufacturing Center of Excellence, just to name a few. At FLS, we empower the future of Mining to operate more sustainably and if you want to contribute to this important work, let’s talk!

We are a globally, diverse, and multicultural organization with ~8,000 colleagues operating out of 40+ countries earning about 3b EUR in 2023. In addition to a competitive salary and benefit package, we provide an environment where individuals can apply their expertise and discover their potential through many different career opportunities and locations. Come join us!

As Regional Controller you will be responsible for controlling of FLSmidth entities in for all European countries in Mining. This includes ensuring that financial reporting is completed on time and in high quality, performing financial analysis, assisting in the budget and estimate process, overseeing the internal and external activities of record keeping and reporting to management and Group Finance.

Your responsibilities

• In support of the FP&A Manager assist in the coordination, preparation, and analysis of annual budget and quarterly estimates.

• Oversee the month-end close process by reviewing business results country , prepared documents from GBS Genpact Chennai (Finance shared service), and provides analysis of Net Working Capital elements including WIP, Inventory, AR, and AP.

• Ensures the quality and timely completion of monthly, quarterly and year-end financial reporting using One Stream and validation of the quality of the underlying data prepared by financial shared service center.

• Share responsibility with local business controllers in leading annual external audits for their respective entities according to both Group (IFRS) and local Gaap (preferably German Gaap (HGB) & Danish Gaap.

• Provide adhoc analytical support as required, to include preparation of financial models to support business cases.

• Develop system reports for managerial reporting and analysis.

• Administer and ensures compliance of corporate policies, IFRS and local statutory requirements.

• Assist in rolling out new software and upgrades.

• Partner with GBS Genpact Chennai (Finance shared service) to address periodic issues and work to improve operational procedures.

• Ensure department focus on continuous improvement.

What you bring

• BCom/Accounting/CA/CPA or equivalent education.

• Minimum of 5-8 years’ of experience as a Controller.

• Self-starter comfortable working in a dynamic environment with evolving roles and responsibilities.

• Deep knowledge to both IFRS and HGB is needed and basic knowledge about German tax would be an additional advantage.

• Advanced Excel knowledge.

• Attention to detail, problem-solving and strong organization skills.

• Ability to work in a collaborative decision-making environment.

• Oracle or OneStream experience is mandatory.

• Strong sense of responsibility, ability to work independently and to work in a team.

• It is a plus to have experience in working with Financial Shared Service.

• Experience in Power BI.

• Foundational understanding of accounting, IRFS

• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization and with colleagues/business from different cultures.

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken, German being an advantage.

What we offer

• A global network of supportive colleagues and growth opportunities

• We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. 

• As an equal opportunity employer, FLSmidth embraces diversity and equality by promoting an environment of inclusion. We encourage applicants of all backgrounds and perspectives to apply - the more diverse our employees are, the stronger our team is. In our commitment to equal opportunity and eliminating bias, we kindly request that you exclude personal information such as age, ethnicity, marital status, number of children, and photographs from your application materials.

FLSmidth is the leading supplier of engineering, equipment and service solutions to customers in the mining and cement industries – for more information please visit FLSmidth.com/careers