We're Looking for a Controlling Manager!

Are you an experienced and meticulous controlling professional with a deep understanding of accounting principles and a knack for dissecting cost structures? Do you thrive on transforming complex financial data into actionable insights that drive efficiency and profitability? If so, our client wants you on their team!

For our client, a dynamic and growing company based in Bratislava, Slovakia, we are seeking a highly analytical and proactive Senior Controlling Manager with a strong focus on accounting costs. This role is critical in optimizing their financial performance and supporting strategic decision-making.

What You'll Do:

As the Senior Controlling Manager with a focus on accounting costs for our client, you'll be a key driver in managing and optimizing their financial expenditures. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Detailed Cost Analysis: Conducting in-depth analysis of all accounting-related costs, including operational expenses, administrative costs, and overheads, to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for optimization.
• Budgeting & Forecasting: Leading the preparation and monitoring of detailed cost budgets and forecasts, working closely with various departments to ensure accurate cost allocation and control.
• Performance Reporting: Developing and presenting comprehensive reports on cost performance, providing insightful commentary and recommendations to senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Cost Control & Efficiency Initiatives: Proactively identifying areas for cost reduction, process improvements, and efficiency gains across all cost centers.
• Accounting-Controlling Bridge: Acting as a key liaison between the accounting and controlling functions, ensuring seamless data flow, accurate cost recognition, and alignment of financial reporting.
• Standard Costing & Variance Analysis: If applicable, developing and maintaining standard costs, and performing detailed variance analysis against actuals.
• Internal Controls: Supporting the development and implementation of robust internal controls related to cost management.
• Ad-hoc Analysis: Performing ad-hoc financial analysis to support strategic projects, investment decisions, and business case evaluations, with a specific focus on cost implications.

What You'll Bring:

We're looking for a candidate who is not only technically proficient in controlling and accounting but also a strategic thinker and excellent communicator.

• Education: Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. Professional certifications (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA) are a significant advantage.
• Experience: Proven experience (5+ years) in a controlling or financial analysis role, with a strong, demonstrable focus on cost accounting, operational controlling, and expense management. Experience in [mention relevant industry, if applicable, e.g., manufacturing, production, services] is a plus.
• Accounting Fundamentals: Solid understanding of accounting principles (Slovak GAAP and/or IFRS) and how they impact cost recognition and financial reporting.
• Analytical Prowess: Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex cost data, identify root causes, and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (including financial modeling); strong experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP FI/CO, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics AX/365) is essential. Experience with Business Intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
• Problem-Solving: A proactive, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to independently identify and resolve complex cost-related issues.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
• Collaboration: A collaborative approach, comfortable working closely with various departments (e.g., operations, sales, HR) to gather data and drive cost initiatives.
• Language: Fluency in English is required