Controlling Manager Spain & Portugal | (Y-219)
Barcelona, Catalonia
As a member of the Bridgestone SW Region Finance Team, the Controlling Manager Spain Portugal is responsible for working closely with the Regional Finance Director, the Regional Finance Team, and the HQ FPA Network to ensure the completeness, timeliness, and accuracy of reporting, planning, budgeting, and forecasting in line with both group and regional requirements. The role is required to participate and represent SWR, preparing and ensuring that data and analytics are used to bring the right insights to the business in the most effective manner. The role is expected to consolidate the accurate financial reporting and analysis covering the Regional business, working with the Business Unit Financial Controllers and the local team (accounting and controlling) to provide insight regarding the results and forecasts to the Regional Management Team and the leadership of BS EMIA (Europe, Middle East, India, and Africa), to support operational and strategic decision-making. The role would suit someone who is keen to develop a well-rounded understanding of the whole business and who can think and communicate clearly across national boundaries and cultures, with finance and non-finance colleagues.
Key ResponsibilitiesReporting: Ownership of the Regional management reporting process, including governance, reporting templates, and standards. Ensure alignment with Group reporting requirements and coordinate monthly accounting closing for the entity. Consolidate the monthly Regional Business Review process prepared by the different business unit controllers, liaising with HQ to ensure requirements are clearly understood and translated into actions at a Regional level. Own the Local Reporting process, ensuring deadlines are met and explanations for performance variances are captured and documented. Work with the team and business unit controllers in root cause fix where variances indicate accounting misstatement. Own the Regional Risk and Opportunity tracking process, ensuring completeness and validation.Planning, Budgeting, Forecasting: Consolidation and oversight of the Planning, Budgeting, and Forecast process for the Region (aligned to Group requirements). Build relationships with stakeholders such as BU Business controllers, Shared Services Centre, and HQ Finance to gain understanding of the wider business. Responsible for delivery and coordination of the long-range and annual operating plans.Process and Continuous Improvement: Drive continuous improvement in the accounting and forecast process methodology, seeking opportunities to drive sustainable improvements. Identify and lead initiatives to improve the efficiency and accuracy of different processes in the financial region environment, creating insights that drive business performance.
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