Junior Finance Controller

As the preferred partner for window and door automation, SOMFY is committed to inspiring new and better ways of living for all. 
As a French, family-owned, and independent group, in continuous growth since our creation, we have been world leaders for 50 years and pioneers in home automation. Innovation continuously guides our work and guarantees the excellence of our solutions.

We are present in 58 countries, with eight production sites and 17 R&D centers. We are deeply committed to the well-being of our 7,000 employees, we promote their sustainable employability by promoting internal mobility and developing their skills. We foster diversity and inclusion by building on our strong corporate culture.

We are seeking for a detail-oriented Controller with hands-on mentality to oversee financial performance at Business Area Level. In this role, you will be responsible for monitoring and following up on budgets, ensuring the accuracy of financial data, and managing provisions and accruals. You will also work on financial projects aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and accuracy. Furthermore you will support the local Business Units.

Requirements:

• Taking ownership in budgeting, planning, analyzing, and reporting on the financial activities
• Monitor and evaluate the budget for assigned business units and cost centers, ensuring alignment with overall financial objectives.
• Actively supporting teams for the budgeting processes, quarterly forecast, and short-term estimations
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data, including provisions and accruals.
• Prepare and oversee invoicing between the business units (eg. Marketing, Management spends)
• Extract and analyze financial data to support decision-making processes and identify areas for improvement.
• Providing explanations to monthly management accounts. Identifying any future risks or opportunities vs. budget. Driving cost control across the business area.
• Provide support to finance teams in local business units during onboarding processes, ensuring smooth transitions and adherence to financial standards.
• Assist in the financial closing process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Support group projects (eg. cost center structures…).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to enhance financial performance and achieve business goals.

• Master’s Degree in finance, economics, or equivalent field of study.
• A first experience in finance business partnering, Financial or Business Controller positions in international work environment is welcome.
• Knowledge of finance, budgeting, and cost control principles. Accounting knowledge would be a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, ability to think in complexity and draw conclusions from financial and non-financial data.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken Polish and English.
• Strong communication and presentation skills and ability to building positive relationship with business partners.
• Able to work under pressure with resilience in a changing business environment and keen to drive change.
• Rigorous and reliable with an ability to be detail oriented yet identify the key issues and conclusions.
• Strong impact and credibility attitude as well as ability and confidence to influence and challenge decision-making.
• Taking a pro-active approach in the work and use own initiative to identify solutions.
• Excel proficiency user with great IT literacy including SAP or other large ERP systems experience desirable.

• Competitive salary tailored to your experience, along with a performance-based bonus.
• Opportunities for continuous development, career advancement, and personal growth.
• Work on exciting, innovative projects that make a real impact.
• Hybrid work model.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including private medical care, meal cards, and other well-being perks.

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