FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

1. JOB OBJECTIVES

Ensure the reliability and integrity of the company’s financial information. He/she ensures compliance with accounting standards and regulatory obligations. He/she contributes to financial planning through budgets and forecasts. He/she analyzes performance in order to support strategic decision-making. Finally, he/she participates in the optimization of profitability and resource management.

2. PRIMARY FUNCTIONS

Accounting Management and Closings

• Supervise general accounting
• Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual closings
• Validate accounting entries and reconciliations
• Produce financial statements (balance sheet, income statement, cash flow statement)

Financial Analysis

• Analyze financial results (revenues, costs, margins)
• Explain variances between budget and actual results
• Monitor performance indicators (KPIs)
• Identify financial risks and opportunities

Budget and Forecasts

• Prepare the annual budget
• Produce financial forecasts (forecast)
• Monitor performance against objectives
• Collaborate with various departments

Compliance and Audit

• Ensure compliance with standards (IFRS or GAAP)
• Prepare documentation for internal and external audits
• Implement and maintain internal controls
• Manage tax obligations (in collaboration with tax specialists)

Cash Management

• Monitor cash flows
• Optimize working capital
• Manage relationships with banks
• Ensure company liquidity

Strategic Support to Management

• Provide analyses for decision-making
• Participate in strategic projects (investments, expansion, cost reduction)
• Advise management on profitability and risks
• Consolidate data from plant controllers
• Analyze margins by product
• Monitor the financial impacts of production (inventory, costs)

3. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT AND APTITUDES

• Bachelor’s degree in: Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (accounting/finance profile)
• Member of the CPA Order
• 10 years of experience in accounting in the pharmaceutical industry, including 5 years in a similar role
• Technical skills (hard skills)
• Proficiency in financial accounting (IFRS / ASPE / GAAP)
• Analysis of financial statements and performance indicators (KPIs)
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Excellent knowledge of advanced Excel (pivot tables, modeling)
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Dynamics…)
• Cash and working capital management
• Understanding of internal controls and audits
• Analytical skills
• Strong analytical and synthesis skills
• Critical thinking to identify variances and anomalies
• Ability to transform data into concrete recommendations