.Sibelco is a global material solutions company. We mine, process and sell industrial minerals at locations worldwide, focused primarily on silica, clays, feldspathics, and olivine. We are also leaders in glass recycling. The Sibelco Group operates over 110 production sites in 31 countries, with a team of over 5,000 people.Location: Bilbao HQ OfficeGlobal ControllerAs a global HR Controller, you will play a pivotal role in leading the controlling activities and interacting with colleagues across all Sibelco global locations and functions. You will work closely with these internal partners to provide timely & accurate financial information related to HR matters, producing high-quality reports in PowerBI, and you will help drive HR & Controlling process improvement.In the role of global HR Controller, your responsibilities will include but are not limited to:Developing in-depth HR cost analysis of the monthly HR reporting data (personnel costs and FTE) vs expectations, and defining monthly/quarterly controlling KPI's to ensure a close monitoring of the evolution.Revising monthly rolling forecast on staff costs & FTEs by providing a critical assessment on headcount phasing & people costs projections.Managing budget and forecast processes for Personnel costs, both on the technical development and side, also regarding communication and alignment with stakeholders. Ensure budget/forecasting, business review, and other management reporting deadlines are met.Conducting scenario analysis and modelling using data visualization tools to support business decisions.Contributing to the preparation of monthly and ad-hoc Board packs.Presenting analytical review and findings to senior management.Identifying process improvement opportunities and supporting the delivery of improvements in processes, systems, and procedures.Ensuring data quality and documentation of relevant processes with regard to HR costs data is created and maintained.Building strong relationships with the Global HR team, subregional HRDs, FDs, and senior management (VPs and EXCO members).Designing & producing standard and ad hoc HR costs dashboards and reports, including variance analysis and relevant, insightful, and accurate commentary.What We're Looking For:At least 7 years of experience in a Controller position (preferably within a large or multinational organisation).Strong knowledge of Finance & HR KPIs.Interest in new automation possibilities.Experience acting as a Business Partner.Ability to interpret financial information to provide analysis & commentary.Experience using Power BI in a professional environment is essential as you'll be expected to use it from the start.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP systems (experience with SAP and Tagetik is an advantage).Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Team player attitude
