Company overview
We are seeking a driven and experienced Financial Controller to join our client's expanding team. Our client is a pioneering company with headquarters in Vienna, Austria, and satellite offices in Washington D.C. and Nairobi. They produce globally consistent and reliable forecast data on consumer demand. Their data is utilized by businesses worldwide, predominantly in the FMCG, retail, and financial services sectors. They offer their data on a subscription basis, providing critical insights that drive business decisions.
| Position Title | Financial Controller |
| Level | Skilled Non-Management |
| Language Skills | English (C1) |
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| Location | Zagreb |
| Education (min) | Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration is typically required. |
| Willingess to Travel (%) | 20 |
| Reports to | VP Operations & Finance |
| Sector | Finance department |
| Contract | Permanent |
Role Description
The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in managing financial processes, budgets, and forecasts while collaborating closely with departmental leaders. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and has experience bridging the gap between corporate frameworks and startup agility.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage budget and forecasting processes, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
- Collaborate with department heads to analyse, challenge, and optimize financial data.
- Provide in-depth financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making.
- Create and maintain advanced Excel-based financial models and reports.
- Develop investor-grade reporting, including materials for funding rounds and due diligence data rooms.
- Drive process improvements and implement tools to enhance efficiency and scalability.
Competencies
- Proactive mindset with a passion for driving financial excellence.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail-oriented with a strategic outlook on financial planning.
Personal Characteristics
- Result orientation: The ideal candidate has a clear understanding of what it means and takes to deliver results on time, on budget and on quality.
- Analytical skills: The ideal candidate has excellent analytical and communicative skills. The candidate has healthy self-confidence and easily understands and evaluates the given situation.
- Open-minded and driven by success: He/ She has the ability to quickly drive ideas into solutions while helping to provide input and help the team.
- Strategic orientation: The candidate is quickly able to work and integrate himself into new and challenging projects.