Financial Controlling Manager
Bosch Location
Glenrothes
Contract Type
Unlimited
Compensation
According to agreement
Work Mode
On-site
Fields of work
Engineering
Join as
Professional
Starting date
According to arrangement
Working time
Full-time
Division
Drive and Control Technology
Your tasks
- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Management Accountants, fostering a culture of continuous learning and high performance
- Set clear performance objectives, conduct regular performance reviews, and provide constructive feedback.
- Identify training needs and opportunities for career advancement within the team.
- Prepare and present monthly financial results to plant management and divisional controlling team.
- Perform comprehensive variance analysis for actuals versus budget/forecast, identifying key drivers and providing actionable insights.
- Lead the development and coordination of short-term (e.g., monthly, quarterly) and long-term (e.g., annual operating plan) operational and financial forecasts.
- Prepare clear, concise, and compelling presentations of forecasts to plant leadership, divisional controlling, and executive management, highlighting key assumptions and potential impacts.
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis, including variance analysis, cost-benefit studies, profitability analysis by product/line/customer, and capital expenditure evaluations.
- Contribute to the annual strategic planning process by providing financial modelling, scenario planning, and long-range financial projections.
- Proactively identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency gains, and profit enhancement across all plant operations (e.g., production, logistics, overhead).
- Foster a proactive and collaborative relationship between finance and operations, ensuring financial insights are integrated into daily decision-making
Your profile - Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Relevant professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIMA, CMA) is highly preferred.
- Proven progressive experience in financial controlling or financial analysis, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing environment is essential, preferably within a complex, high-volume production setting.
- Advanced Excel Proficiency: Expert-level skills in data manipulation, financial modeling, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and advanced formulas.
- ERP Systems Experience: Strong working knowledge of major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) for financial reporting and analysis.
- Analytical Acumen: Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and draw actionable conclusions.
- Communication & Presentation Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences, including non-financial stakeholders and executive leadership.
- Leadership & Team Development: Proven ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop a team of financial professionals.
- Business Acumen: Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, cost drivers, and operational metrics.
- Stakeholder Management: Ability to build strong relationships and influence decision-making across all levels of the organization.
- Detail-Oriented & Organized: Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field from an accredited institution.
- Relevant professional certification (e.g., CPA, CIMA, CMA) is highly preferred.
- Proven progressive experience in financial controlling or financial analysis, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing environment is essential, preferably within a complex, high-volume production setting.
- Advanced Excel Proficiency: Expert-level skills in data manipulation, financial modeling, pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, and advanced formulas.
- ERP Systems Experience: Strong working knowledge of major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) for financial reporting and analysis.
- Analytical Acumen: Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and draw actionable conclusions.
- Communication & Presentation Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences, including non-financial stakeholders and executive leadership.
- Leadership & Team Development: Proven ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop a team of financial professionals.
- Business Acumen: Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, cost drivers, and operational metrics.
- Stakeholder Management: Ability to build strong relationships and influence decision-making across all levels of the organization.
- Detail-Oriented & Organized: Meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively.
