Business Unit Controller – Global Animal Nutrition

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership for continuous improvement in the areas of financial accounting, standardizing and simplifying processes, internal controls, and internal financial reporting working closely with COE Controllers, Technical Accounting, Governance, Tax, BU Controllers and other key stakeholders
• Ensure global alignment of service catalogue.
• Provide excellent customer service to key stakeholders, ensuring proper execution service catalogue
• Collaborate with other leaders to identify and implement best practices across COE
• Maintain a strong internal and operational control environment in compliance with company policies.
• Review and analyze consolidated financial results to ensure materially accurate per US GAAP guidelines.
• Support annual review/revision of Key Financial Controls (SOX requirements) and process flows and work to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls.
• Analyze financial statements and/or supporting schedules and communicate results to stakeholders.
• Facilitate global consolidation of financial results, disclosures requirements, Sox controls, and other reporting for customers as requested.
• Support COE projects as approved through demand management to ensure standardization and simplifications of processes.
• Drive continuous improvement through collaboration of thought, innovative ideas, and proactive behavior.

Requirements:

• 8+ years in Senior Controlling position in global/international environment
• 15+ years of professional experience in finance
• ACCA/CIMA qualification or equivalent is a must-have
• Expert level proficiency in accounting, external reporting and internal controls (SOX404 is an advantage)
• Demonstrated ability to establish a strong leadership presence among business unit leaders and serve as a trusted finance partner
• Experience in food/agri business would be an advantage
• Fluent English (C1)
• Experience managing multiple projects simultaneously with a focus on process improvement and innovation
• Understanding of US GAAP principles and the ability to ensure financial results comply with these guidelines
• Proficient in Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and Microsoft Office Suite
• Willingness to work 3 days per week from our office.

Our Offer:

• Competitive salary & benefits including private medical care and Multisport,
• Contract in a stable, international company for the 12th time awarded as one of the best employers by the magazine Fortune,
• A great opportunity to grow and develop in a team of professionals,
• Work in great localization in an A-class office building (Business Garden),
•  Flexible work start times (7-9 am CET),
• Language online courses paid for by the employer,
• Financial support in obtaining the ACCA or CIMA certificate; ADM has the status "ACCA approved employer" (Platinum Level) and „CIMA approved employer”