Assistant Controller

Qualifications (Skills & Experiences & Education) Years of Relevant Experience

• 3+ years relevant work experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics or engineering

• Experience in working on reporting projects, and knowledge of how to oversee such projects
• Strong understanding of financial measurement, to a level enabling critical analysis of business proposals and solutions
• Business savvy – understanding operational environment and timings
• Planning skills – translation of operational topics into the ‘world of finance and controlling
• Communication skills – interpersonal, presentation and written
• Computer savvy – skilled in the use of standard Microsoft Office, Business apps and company software
• Integration – joining people, processes or systems
• Change management – foster a process and compliance-driven environment
• Responsible for ensuring that the Function operates in accordance with site policies and procedures in respect of Health and Safety, in order to ensure the safety of Colleagues and visitors

• Expert-level knowledge of Microsoft Excel
• Develop efficient and effective processes for operations and field groups
• Expert knowledge in Microsoft PowerPoint and Thinkcell
• Familiar with company Financial Planning Process and SAP Accounting and Reporting Systems
• Micro Strategy tool

• Typical office schedule in our Reston office
• Limited travel required for occasional meetings and training

The role provides support to the Regional Controller in performing forecast activities (short term planning) accordingly with planning process needs, perform analysis and monitor results. The role provides Controlling with financial and economic analysis to support decision‑making processes. The role provides support and coordination to the activity of Internal Control System and Quality Management System.

• Responsible to support the Regional Controller for:
  • 12 months forecast/budget/5 years plan of P&L and Balance Sheet Financial Key Figures (Investment, Inventory, Liquidity) being responsible for the following activity:
  • Monthly organization of the forecast data collection in line with Group instructions and deadlines;
  • Evaluation of the Overall Company profitability including analysis and the evaluation of the Risks and Opportunity;
  • Financial and business performances measurement: gap analysis (Current Forecast vs. Budget, vs Previous Forecast Version) of the overall Company and of the single Company’s businesses.
• Support and coordination of IC & QMS