European Business Performance Controller

Xineurope; Suresnes; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Xineurope is seeking a Business Controller to oversee KPIs, budgeting, forecast accuracy and profitability across its European operations based in France. The role emphasizes close collaboration with sales and finance teams to ensure disciplined cost management and pricing strategies that support sustainable growth.

The ideal candidate will have strong Excel and ERP experience, with the ability to analyze complex data, prepare management reports and provide actionable insights to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or a related field.
• 2–5 years of relevant professional experience in accounting, financial controlling, business controlling or management accounting.
• Practical experience in budgeting, financial reporting, cost control, margin analysis and financial data management.
• Experience in international trading, manufacturing or consumer electronics is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Strong financial and analytical skills with budgeting and forecasting expertise.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Define, monitor and regularly update KPIs across the European business.
• Track performance against targets and budgets with regular reports and dashboards.
• Analyse deviations and propose corrective actions to improve financial and operational performance.
• Coordinate annual sales plans and budgets; monitor sales vs. forecast.
• Monitor gross margins and profitability across products, customers and markets.
• Review expenses for policy compliance and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Ensure pricing, purchasing costs and rebates are reflected in profitability analyses.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Margin analysis

Excel

Communication

Independent work

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business Admin/Economics

Tools

ERP systems

OA system

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Xineurope is seeking a Business Controller to oversee KPIs, budgeting, forecast accuracy and profitability across its European operations based in France. The role emphasizes close collaboration with sales and finance teams to ensure disciplined cost management and pricing strategies that support sustainable growth.

The ideal candidate will have strong Excel and ERP experience, with the ability to analyze complex data, prepare management reports and provide actionable insights to leadership.