International Business Controller (VOC & HQ)

Cotecna com; Orvault; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cotecna is seeking an International Business Controller (VOC & HQ) to provide financial oversight across the Verification of Conformity business and HQ processes. You will lead planning, budgeting, forecasting and ensure robust controls and timely reporting.

The role requires IFRS knowledge, experience in a multinational environment and fluency in English; French and other languages are a plus. Strong Excel, ERP, Tagetik EPM and BI tool proficiency is expected.

Qualifications

• Advanced academic background in finance, accounting or related discipline.
• CPA, ACCA or equivalent qualification is an advantage.
• Experience in planning, forecasting, consolidation and performance analysis.
• Knowledge of IFRS and cross-country accounting environments.
• Experience in multinational and matrix organisations is required.

Responsabilités

• Lead VOC financial planning, budgeting and forecasting with consistent assumptions.
• Review VOC consolidated figures, monthly reporting and consolidation packages.
• Establish controls over financial data and closing processes.
• Monitor performance versus budget and forecast, explain variances.
• Coordinate with HQ and affiliates on intercompany flows and royalties.
• Collaborate with auditors and support remediation of findings.

Connaissances

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Internal control

Business partnering

Stakeholder communication

Formation

CPA/ACCA or equivalent

Advanced degree in finance/accounting

Outils

Excel

PowerPoint

Tagetik EPM

ERP systems

BI tools

Description du poste

• International Business Controller (VOC & HQ)

International Business Controller (VOC & HQ)

Cotecna is a leading provider of testing, inspection and certification services. Founded in Switzerland in 1974, Cotecna started off as a family business and has now grown to become a world-class international player with over 7000 employees in more than 140 offices across 50 countries.

Mission of the Role

The VOC & HQ Controller provides reliable financial oversight, forward-looking analysis and effective control across the Verification of Conformity business and selected HQ processes. The role safeguards the accuracy and integrity of financial information, supports business and Group decision-making, and drives consistent performance, risk management and resource optimisation across the VOC network.

Key Responsibilities

Lead VOC financial planning, budgeting and forecasting, ensuring consistent assumptions, robust challenge and timely delivery.

Review the accuracy and completeness of VOC consolidated financial figures, monthly reporting and consolidation packages.

Establish and maintain effective controls over financial data, accounting submissions and key closing processes.

Monitor actual performance against budget and forecast, explain variances, identify trends and provide actionable insights to management.

Ensure timely reporting and compliance with applicable accounting standards, regulations, laws and Group requirements.

Optimise the VOC credit control process in coordination with affiliates and relevant HQ stakeholders.

Ensure the accuracy and consistency of VOC transfer pricing and intercompany recharge processes.

Validate royalties and commissions arising from VOC programmes, including the underlying calculations and financial recognition.

Coordinate issue resolution and preventive actions where discrepancies or recurring errors are identified.

Identify and assess VOC operational risks, excluding technical risks, and financial risks.

Develop, implement and monitor proportionate risk mitigation actions in coordination with process owners.

Promote compliance with relevant regulations, industry standards, accounting requirements and internal control principles.

Collaborate with internal and external auditors and support the timely remediation of agreed findings.

4. Group Strategic Planning

Contribute to the Group strategic plan through integrated financial modelling by business activity and country.

Support the preparation and analysis of profit and loss, cash flow, capital expenditure, debt leverage and M&A synergy assumptions.

Provide recommendations for Group strategic initiatives based on financial analysis.

5. Organisation & Investment Support

Design and support the financial set-up of new VOC programs and Liaison Offices, including reporting, controls and intercompany flows.

Perform CAPEX analysis, challenge investment assumptions and follow up approved expenditure and expected benefits.

Support the definition of scalable financial processes, governance and reporting for new or evolving VOC programmes.

6. HQ Controlling & Governance Support

Provide controlling support for selected HQ processes in line with Internal Control Systems and external audit findings

7. Stakeholder Communication & Continuous Improvement

Communicate financial performance, key drivers, risks and recommendations to VOC leadership, Group Finance and other stakeholders.

Drive root-cause analysis and preventive actions to reduce errors, omissions and recurring process weaknesses.

Promote best-practice sharing across affiliates and implement practical solutions that improve accuracy, speed, transparency and efficiency.

Qualifications, Experience and Technical Skills

Advanced academic background in finance, accounting or a related discipline; CPA, ACCA or equivalent qualification is an advantage.

Proven financial Business controlling experience in a multinational and matrix organisation. (5 years minimum)

Demonstrated experience in planning, forecasting, consolidation, performance analysis, internal control and business partnering.

Experience in the Testing, Inspection and Certification industry or an international service business is a strong advantage.

Strong knowledge of IFRS and the ability to operate across Group and local accounting environments.

Fluency in English; French and any additional language are an advantage.

Advanced command of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Financial ERP - Tagetik EPM is a strong advantage - and Business Intelligence tools.