Business Controller / Senior Business Controller

at  Simcorp

WHO WE ARE

For over 50 years, we have worked closely with investment and asset managers to become the world’s leading provider of integrated investment management solutions. We are 2,800+ colleagues with a broad range of nationalities, educations, professional experiences, ages, and backgrounds in general.
SimCorp is an equal opportunity employer.
We are committed to building a culture where diverse perspectives and expertise are integrated in our everyday work. We believe in the continual growth and development of our employees, so that we can provide best-in-class solutions to our clients.
While striving to deliver client value, we believe it is vital to consider our people and our planet in every business decision we make. Acting responsibly is not optional. It is essential.

WHAT WE VALUE (OUR REQUIREMENTS)

• At least 3+ years of experience as a Business Controller, FP&A analyst or similar, preferably in IT or service company
• Experience with financial planning, management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and providing financial business support
• A structured and very analytical mindset, self-starter attitude
• Experience in organizing data to improve on reporting and analytics
• Strong skills in implementing processes with multiple stakeholders and tools
• Great collaboration and communication skills, bridging finance and business
• A high drive, a sense of urgency, and the ability to prioritize in a dynamic and changing environment
• An academic degree in finance
• Advanced Excel skills
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Knowledge of the software “Adaptive Planning” is a plus
• Professional qualification – CIMA/ACCA is a plus

WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO US

Senior Business Controller will be part of the Commercial Finance FP&A team. Position will be dedicated to the Sales Business line for EMEA, APAC and NA, working as their key partner from the finance team.
The role is involved in implementation of strong processes around the systems to elaborate revenue forecast for SaaS & Professional Services, will own and update the financial management reporting tool in alignment with the Sales organization and FP&A.
Candidate will also be a critical and challenging partner, when performing actual and forecast analysis reviewing revenue. The role requires analytical capabilities and controlling mindset when working on budgets, forecasts, and other business critical deliverables.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Drive the monthly management reporting processes
• Own the forecasting & budgeting for EMEA, NA & APAC from financial perspective
• Liaise with multiple stakeholders across the entire Sales organization incl. take part in meetings with operational and executive representatives, make recommendations, challenge business input
• Perform deep-dive analysis of SaaS & Professional services revenue – actuals and plan, monitor sales ratios (e.g. revenue / hours)
• Drive or contribute to finance, business initiatives and projects
• Identification of areas for improvement and further implementation of solutions to address deficiencies in processes
• Share best practice and standardize processes across EMEA, NA & APAC
• Perform ad-hoc analytical and controlling tasks