Business Controller

Business Controller

De Lage Landen is seeking to appoint an experienced Business controller who will be responsible for executing and advising on financial- and business planning and control as well as supporting the business as subject matter expert, in order to enable management to lead the organization in an effective and efficient manner and continuously optimize results.

Overview

The business controller will be part of the business controlling function and responsible for the preparation of various reports and analyses. The role is typically suitable for an experienced professional with several years of experience and looking for a next career step in a highly international oriented successful company. The business controller will have a direct reporting line to the Country Finance Manager.

Lieu: Paris - La Défense

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Day to day:

• Business Planning: contribute to the development of the business strategy and/or planning at country level from a finance perspective, ensure local alignment and advise management on issues and/or opportunities;
• Financial Planning & Control Cycle: plan, organize, coordinate and execute the financial planning and control cycle at country level and advise management on forecasting, budgeting and strategy execution; plan business funding with treasury central team.
• Business Control: develop and maintain the business controls, in line with DLL In Control Framework, and pro-actively monitor, analyze and challenge business performance on a periodical (monthly) basis;
• Financial Advice: advise, monitor and support the business as a subject matter expert on finance matters and management KPI-s and metrics, educate key stakeholders on risk based pricing and liaise with Sales managers on implementing and managing pricing authorization / policies;
• Reporting: ensure the development, preparation and proper execution of (consolidated) periodical and ad hoc reports for business management and external supervisory authority.
• Projects: participate in local and/or regional (improvement) projects to implement new financial systems, procedures and processes

All members enjoy

• Two working days per year volunteering for a local charity.
• Health and Wellness program including healthy food, free health checks, fun health & vitality activities.
• Flexible hours with possibility to work from home
• Career development opportunities: online learning, member development programs.
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"We not only live up to the expectations of our customers for today, but also anticipate their market needs of tomorrow."

Essentials:

• Master's degree in finance, accounting or controlling
• At least 5 years' experience in a finance organization in a business- or financial control role
• Knowledge of accounting, local statutory requirements and International Financial Reporting Standards ("IFRS")
• Must have advanced MS-Excel skills and ability to create / executive analysis
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to identify, frame and solve business issues
• Excellent influencing skills, initiative, assertiveness and decisiveness
• Empathic and good at building relationships
• Knowledge of French, but also good command of English (both spoken and written)

Choose wellbeing

DLL's wellbeing ambition is to educate, equip and empower members to build connections, manage their mental, emotional, physical and financial wellness and maintain balance between work and the other priorities that make up their lives.

Our four wellbeing categories are as follows:

• Connection - Build meaningful connections with other DLL members
• Health - Manage mental, emotional and physical health
• Finance - Provide learning opportunities to help members achieve personal financial health
• Lifestyle - Maintain balance between work and life priorities

These are the things that matter to our members and the wellbeing of our members matters to DLL

Settling in

At DLL, we are many things. We are team members, family members, community member. We are members of society, members of different cultures and nationalities. Members of change. We each have different beliefs, different passions, different viewpoints, talents and interests. We come from different backgrounds, cultures, nationalities and histories.

But for all of our differences, we share one thing in common: each of us are members of DLL.

Our company was founded in the Netherlands. But today we are truly a multinational business. Our unique culture is rooted in higher collaboration, less hierarchy and an honest directness that enable us to integrate, ideate and innovate across country lines.

Many companies say they are European, American, Asian or Australian, at DLL we are all these places and more.

We are a cross-culture collaborative - an interconnected network - that comes together every single day with one goal in mind: Partnering for a better world.

Good to know:

• Deadline for application: March 16th (Due to high volume of applications this requisition may close prior to posted close date)
• The selection process may involve an assessment.
• Applications via email will not be reviewed. Please apply online via our career website.
• DLL's referral program applies
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• For more information, please contact our Talent acquisition partner Dafne Cardinaux via dafne.cardinaux@dllgroup.com

DLL appreciates the time you spend applying to our openings. We advise only those who qualify for an interview will be contacted. Hiring subject to successful completion of a background check.

DLL is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation in accordance with our values and all applicable legislation.