Head of Controlling – Industry Wakefield Corporate Functions & Business Support

Head of Controlling – Industry (FP&A)

The Head of Controlling – Industry (FP&A) is responsible for the strategic and tactical financial controlling of the Industry Business Segment (Industry Service and Real Estate & Infrastructure Divisions). Leads the budgeting, forecasting, long-term planning, implementation, and business strategic analysis of the respective Business Units. Coordinates the Segments finance team in all aspects of Revenue Recognition and FP&A processes. Financial Business partner to divisional leadership. Responsible for M&A activities and applicable integration projects.

Responsibilities:

1. Ensure adherence to internal financial controls, corporate guidelines and policies
2. Oversees processes for revenue recognition and billing following applicable guidelines/regulations (domestic and international)
3. Coordinates processes for accurate project/product costing and profitability reporting
4. Oversees Transfer Pricing documentation and reporting
5. Coordinate standardized weekly, monthly and quarterly tasks, integrated dashboards, KPI metrics and reporting
6. Ensure accuracy of reporting and analysis for period end financial results
7. Reviews analytical results, develops insight suggestions for investment & key metric improvement
8. Coordinate FP&A related tasks for rolling and period-based forecasting & budgeting
9. Develop financial models and perform scenario analytics to support investment decisions and other strategic initiatives
10. Develop and manage a highly motivated and capable team, driving a performance management culture through continuous improvement
11. Support M&A and subsequent post-merger integration projects
12. Ad hoc support of Divisional and Regional Leadership

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting/Finance; MBA preferred;
• 10 years experience in FP&A leadership role

Specific Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Strong analytical, quantitative and abstract reasoning skills;
• Demonstrated ability to lead functional teams;
• Demonstrated, excellent oral and written communication skills;
• Self-starter with a positive outlook and motivated attitude;
• Ability to convey information in a clear and concise manner with all levels of the organization;
• Identifies root causes of problems; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; implements problem resolutions quickly and effectively;
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and constantly changing workload;
• Knowledge of financial software packages (SAP), financial modeling;
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications / strong Excel skills required;