Site Financial Controller

Finality

- In charge of the entity financials, controlling & local IT management if relevant

- Accountable for all related matters / burden (statements, budgets, forecasts, action plans) and internal control

- Works closely in connection with Operations (plant, BU, projects), Accounting / Corp Controlling & Treasury

Main Missions

1 - Establish & coordinate different administrative services of the subsidiary

Preparation & validation of local financial statements /KPIs for both actuals and forecast, as well as budget/MTP, in accordance with Group reporting standards & processes and local rules, and in cooperation with other departments

Ensure full consistency between operational KPI/Actions and financials

Reviews Statements prepared by Accounting

Ensures reliability and lead times for publication of site/company economic data (budget, reporting and consolidation package) according to Group standards, and in cooperation with other departments

Participate to statutory audits

Preparation/review of Cash performance & Forecasts for both actuals and forecast of it’s site, as well as Cash MTP, in accordance with Group reporting standards and processes, and in cooperation with other departments, included but not limited to Accounting Department

Manages & Optimises cash with the support of the Business Unit / Corporate Treasury. Implements all means enabling funding of the subsidiary (contact with banks, search for funding, search for subventions)

Ensures that all means are implemented to recover Receivables of the company (customer due payments, etc.)

Manage the plant Controlling in interface with the Financial network & Operations

Support the plant in Internal controls

Supervises local IT in interface with Corporate IT

2 - Support Partner to the Operations

Is a strong partner of the Plant Manager and the team to set and meet financial & operational targets, improve hourly rates, enforce internal controls & processes,

Prepare & challenge medium & budget plans, forecasts, hourly rates or all plan-specific financial studies/projects, with a lead on associated action plans

Validates profitability of investments and products

Advises Plant Director / Business Unit / Finance network where appropriate (within field of expert knowledge)

Carries out specific analysis at the request of the Plant Manager and Financial network.

Represents the company with a delegation of authority for tax and administrative duties when there is no local Accounting Department ;  banks and local insurance companies, local courts in the event of disputes / proceedings involving the company.

Support the plant in Internal controls

3 - Manage their Business Activity

According to the business activity objectives, establishes action plans and coordinates the missions of his/ her team in a consistent way.

Proposes and controls the annual operational activity budget.

Follows activity performance indicators, implements corrective actions if necessary, and communicates them to teams

When relevant, carries out the annual appraisal interviews, lays down the objectives of his/her team

Develops employee skills and proposes necessary training to maintain performance

Purpose

- Supports the Plant Director and first line of the site on financial KPI processes and results
- Is acting as a Key player for the improvements of the financial results of the entity  
- According to the Novares organization, is in charge of the full PNL 

Essential job functions

Abilities

- Facilitate positive relationships and communications between departments and key stakeholders (conducting and attending meetings, rounding, having one-to-one communications) and generally being visible and accessible to team members
- Demonstrate synthesis spirit and analytical skills to recommend improvements and ability to manage and develop his/her team
- Maintain confidentiality and follow safe working procedures