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Introduction Hours: 36–40 hours per week Start date: ASAP Duration: Until 1 February 2027 Location: Hybrid (75% on-site) The relocation is not possible for this role Job description To start with, the position of Global IHQ Business Controller (IT) sits comfortably in the Global Group Control Department. An incredibly diverse team that helps each other learn, grow and develop. Just how we like it! As a Global IHQ Business Controller you will be asked to be the financial business partner to Central Function (HQ) teams, and Financially responsible for P&L below GP, Balance Sheet and Operating Working Capital and Business partner to IT. Other Central Function could be expected from the Business Controller, like; Marketing, HR, Facilities, R&D and Supply Chain. For this, we don’t need you to just be a knowledgeable professional but also strongly rely on your interpersonal skills as well as your drive for success. Know that you’ll have a crucial role in creating and protecting the impact we look for in our value chain. With this said, we like you to take responsibility over the following tasks: Reporting: - Drive and perform the month-end closing process - Responsible for monthly financial and management reporting for complete P&L, Balance Sheet and Operating Working Capital., both internal and external, and related period-end-closing activities like analysis of results and balance sheet items. - Responsible for providing on-time reports. Correct, timely and accurate delivery of financial management reports. - Be the driver for compliance with specific cost management, PO and analytics tooling. Planning & Control: - Prepare the annual operating plan, following the deadlines and instructions provided centrally and accurately. - Monthly forecast review with the budget owners responsible primarily for IT and potentially other departments. - Business partner for budget owners, proactively thinking along with the business to come up with process improvements. - Strong coordination with the Vendor Management team to align on costing and potential saving opportunities. - Responsible for proper balance sheet management, in line with the relevant internal and external accounting and reporting guidelines in coordination with the financial controlling team. - Interpreting and applying the Finance instruction provided by corporate to compliance with Corporate Policy and roles People management & projects: - Participate in or lead (cross-)functional, local as well as international projects. - Be a high performing finance professional through strong coordination skills with budget holders, other business controllers and financial controllers. - Act as a linking pin between departments and the controllers team - ensure cross-functional alignment. Requirements We are looking for Entrepreneurship and Simplicity with a drive for excellence. Someone who holds themselves accountable and doesn’t shy away from responsibility. Given the nature of the role we feel it's important for you to have a certain level of seniority/ experience as well as a solid understanding of your own added value. We thrive in diverse teams and look for people who appreciate that as much as we do. We can give you a list of “must haves,” however that’s not how we view your candidacy. We do, of course, take into consideration how much experience you have within Finance and a minimum of 8-10 years of working experience with an affinity for IT, but ultimately, we look at the bigger picture. But ultimately, we look at the bigger picture. But to give you a bit of guidance as to what we feel is needed in this role, we’ll share our “nice to have” list with you: - Minimum 8-10 years of relevant working experience, preferably in similar IT Business Control roles. - Strongly analytical and experienced business modelling (financial and non-financial) - Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills. - Experience with Stakeholder Management. - Strong understanding of (commercial) business acumen.

Core Responsibilities

Act as the financial business partner for IT and other central functions, managing the P&L, balance sheet, and operating working capital. Responsible for driving month-end closing, financial reporting, and the annual operating plan.

Requirements

Requires 8-10 years of relevant experience in finance, preferably in IT business control roles. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, business acumen, and proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.