International Business Controller (VOC & HQ)

Cotecna; Orvault; Sur place; EUR 90 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Cotecna is seeking a VOC HQ Controller to provide robust financial oversight, forward-looking analysis and strong control across the VOC network. The role drives performance, risk management and resource optimisation and collaborates with Group Finance and HQ stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have IFRS expertise, 5+ years in financial business controlling within a multinational, and fluency in English. The role requires advanced Excel and EPM tooling proficiency.

Qualifications

• Lead VOC financial planning, budgeting and forecasting with consistent assumptions and timely delivery.
• 2nd item
• 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 vs budget and forecast, explain variances and provide insights.
• Ensure reporting and compliance with IFRS, regulations and Group requirements.

Responsabilités

• VOC Financial Controlling: lead planning, budgeting, forecasting and consolidation.
• Review VOC consolidated figures and monthly reporting.
• Establish and maintain controls over financial data and closing processes.
• Monitor performance, explain variances and provide management insights.
• Coordinate with auditors for remediation of findings.

Connaissances

VOC Financial Controlling

Budgeting & Forecasting

Variance analysis

Intercompany accounting

Risk management

Auditing coordination

Formation

Advanced finance degree

CPA/ACCA or equivalent

Outils

Excel

PowerPoint

Tagetik EPM

BI tools

Description du poste

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.

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

Qualifications, Experience and Technical Skills

• VOC Financial Controlling
• 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.
• Intercompany, Royalties & Commercial Flows
• 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.
• Risk Management & Compliance
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• HQ Controlling & Governance Support
• Provide controlling support for selected HQ processes in line with Internal Control Systems and external audit findings
• 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.
• 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.