Manager Controlling GBC - Belgrade

About the role

The Global Business Centre in Belgrade is looking for an experienced finance professional to join as Manager Controlling GBC. You will lead and develop the GBC Controlling team, deliver reliable, high-quality Controlling services and drive harmonization and simplification of Controlling processes across countries and regions, working closely with Controlling HQ and stakeholders across functions.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, coach and develop the GBC Controlling team, setting priorities, responsibilities and expectations
• Manage team capacity, service quality, delivery risks, escalations and stakeholder expectations
• Drive harmonization and standardization of recurring Controlling processes across countries and regions
• Ensure consistent KPI definitions and achievement of agreed KPI targets
• Maintain reporting standards, process documentation and controls in line with Controlling HQ and process owners
• Identify opportunities for simplification and automation and drive continuous improvement
• Ensure reliable delivery of planning, forecasting, budgeting, management reporting and monthly and year-end closing
• Challenge assumptions, consolidate scenarios and provide clear insights into variances, risks, opportunities and required actions
• Work with Controlling HQ, regional and country Finance teams, business stakeholders, IT, HR and process owners
• Take disciplinary management responsibility for other GBC Finance employees within your scope

Required profile

• University degree in Finance, Controlling, Business Administration, Economics or a comparable field
• Several years of experience in Controlling, FP&A, Commercial Finance or a related international finance function
• Proven leadership experience building and developing a team and managing performance
• Experience in process transformation, standardization, Shared Services or Global Business Services is an advantage
• Good knowledge of SAP and modern reporting, planning and analytics tools
• Excellent English; additional languages are an advantage

Required skills

• Planning, forecasting, budgeting, management reporting, closing and variance analysis
• Strong analytical skills and a structured, process-oriented approach
• Confidence working with stakeholders across functions, countries and seniority levels

What we offer

• A leadership role shaping Controlling within the Global Business Centre
• International collaboration with colleagues across countries, regions and functions
• Growth through challenging assignments, cross-functional work and continuous learning
• Employee benefits and working conditions in line with the company framework in Serbia