Business Controller Volvo Trucks Romania

Volvo Trucks brand has been built up over decades and enjoys a solid position worldwide. It is one of the world’s best known and respected brands within the commercial vehicle industry. It is associated with the core values quality, safety and environmental care. With Volvo Trucks you will be part of a global and diverse team. We work with passion, we trust each other and we embrace change to stay ahead. Together we move the world we want to live in and help our customers keep their promises.

Volvo Trucks Romania is committed to offer the best transport solutions for its customers by providing high quality Volvo trucks, excellent service and superior operational support.
We are the distributor of all Volvo Trucks in Romania and are responsible to operate 10 wholly owned workshops.

Volvo Trucks Romania is now hiring a Business Controller.
The position is based in Volvo Trucks Romania’s headquarter in Bolintin Deal, Highway A1, Giurgiu and reports to Chief Financial Officer.

Purpose of the job:
Together with CFO, Business Controller is responsible for Volvo Trucks Romania business planning, following up, analysing and controlling.

Education and experience:
University Degree (preferably Business Administration, Economics or Finance)
Good understanding of IFRS and local GAAP requirements
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office: advanced Excel (VBA and macros) & Power Point
SAP superuser
At least 5 years of relevant experience in Accounting/Auditing/Business/Financial Controlling roles
Proficiency in English
ACA/ACCA/CIMA (or equivalent) certification (finalized or in progress) is an advantage
Previous team management responsibility is an advantage
Power BI is an advantage.

Competencies and Skills:
Excellent analytical skills, critical thinking, technical excellence, attention to detail, pragmatic
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, particularly in communicating complex and interdependent topics
Strong judgement, investigation skills and quantitative skills.
Conduct to be honest, ethical and to act with integrity
Ability to work with tight deadlines
Ability to see the big picture while focusing on the process and procedures necessary to produce deliverables
Self-manage multiple priorities, routine work and urgent issues; ability to drive initiatives forward
Continuous improvement mindset
Good influencing and leading capacity.

Main Responsibilities:
Ensuring month end closing results are in accordance with IFRS and Group policies
Analyze the monthly financial KPIs: revenue, costs, gross profit, operating margin, selling expenses, sales growth analysis, gross profit analysis etc., actual figures vs. Budget and deliver proper explanations for the variances incurred
Obtain the business understanding to be able to meet the business stakeholders’ expectations
Implement processes, Group systems and procedures to guarantee the coherence, relevance, and reliability of management information flows and financial flows in line with the Group's Policies
Support the CFO in delivering the financial and strategic planning, forecasting and reporting
Production of monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc management reporting
Stay up to date with all changes to Group, IFRS and local GAAP reporting and ensure full understanding of the impact to the business
Maintaining and updating the business & data systems to meet the Group and business requirements
Participating to and leading ad-hoc projects within the continuous improvement processes of the Company
Managing the car fleet of the company, ensuring the good communication with vendors and employees, and overseeing and optimizing the car fleet related costs
Supporting the accounting department with financial audit related requirements
Being the point of contact for both local business stakeholders as well as regional controllers. We strive for diversity as we believe that actively prioritizing a high level of diversity in our workforce creates competitive advantages.
It is our people that make the difference!

Other job details:

• Transport allowance
• Lunch provided at our canteen
• Medical subscription
• Health insurance
• Meal tickets