About the job
Job Summary:
The Regional Financial Controller for Europe serves as the principal financial authority for the European market. This pivotal role encompasses financial governance, performance management, and strategic financial planning across the region.
Reporting directly to the VP of Finance (Global) and with a dotted line to the Regional General Manager (Europe), the controller ensures robust alignment between global financial standards and regional business operations.
This position merges hands-on financial control with proactive financial analytics, fostering scalable growth and sustainable value creation within the EU market.
Key Responsibilities
1. Regional Financial Leadership
- Serve as the financial lead for Europe, collaborating closely with the Regional GM and Leadership team.
- Provide insightful strategic financial guidance on growth initiatives, investments, and market expansion.
- Represent the finance function in regional leadership discussions and the annual planning cycles with headquarters.
- Translate the global financial strategy into effective regional execution.
2. Financial Planning & Performance Management
- Lead the annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning for the European region.
- Oversee P&L performance, variance analysis, and actionable insights.
- Promote financial discipline and KPI tracking across various markets.
- Assist in scenario planning and prioritization of investments.
3. Financial Analytics & Data Infrastructure
- Develop and enhance a robust financial data infrastructure to support growth initiatives in the EU.
