Position Title:  Financial Controlling Analyst

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Position: Financial Controlling Analyst: Belgrade, Serbia

Purpose of Role:

Monitor realization of the actual cost vs budget, prepare budget & forecast calculations on defined accounts, provide standard, ad-hoc and scenario-based analysis for costs, balance sheet & net working capital.

Accountability

Design & Continuous Improvement

• Apply understanding of assigned business process to identify gaps and propose continuous improvement measures
• Work closely with Manager to understand root causes and represent process procedures, practicalities and exceptions

Execution

• Collect assumptions on overheads & business expenses, consolidate budget and provide input to PBF&R tool for OB and RFs
• Review and validate period end accruals for PO and non-PO expenses based on defined criteria; post manual accruals for commercial investments
• Collect assumptions on Balance Sheet forecast, capturing business dynamics and provide B/S and Cash Flow input to the system
• Provide standard, ad hoc and scenario- based analysis on B/S, Net Working Capital and costs, including multidimensional view (Consumer Journey, ZBS, PBO)
• Prepare analysis supporting resource allocation and investments planning advisory aimed at cost optimization and RRP growth
• Escalate material deviations and propose corrective actions to Manager Finance Controlling
• Support the markets / region during the budget cycles (LRP/OB/RF/LE) in collaboration with Records to Record organization to ensure Legal Entity financials preparation
• Support Manager Finance Controlling in controlling tasks, e.g. SOX
• Prepare analysis and support for internal and external audit requirements, liaising with the auditors and colleagues across the business as required

Skills & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) required
• Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience in Finance and Understanding of corproate finance as well as financial statement analysis and controls (Finance Analyst)
• Previous experience on SAP
• Strong analytical skills and experience in development/maintenance of financial models
• Proficient user of MS Office
• Fluent in English
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Agile and innovative approach in problem solving
• Fast Learner with ability to navigate across various backgrounds
• Demonstration of Curiosity with ability to take initiative
• Experience in accounting
• Experience in financial planning (budget and reporting)