Business Controller

Business Contribution:

The Business Controller is to take leadership in implementation, structure and drive of the Business Control and risk management & processes within Epiroc, Mosinee.  It is the role of the Business Controller to support general management to exercise Business Control.

Main Responsibilities and objectives

• Taking leadership of the development, implementation and follow up of Business Control processes and financial management standards for the Region
• Safeguard that reporting procedures and quality by the RCoE are in line with” The Epiroc Way” as well as local laws and regulations, and that an open communication with internal and external parties is maintained
• Pro-active review and analysis of the Business trends, consolidated profit, market contribution and market efficiency, further cost bridges and any other financial KPIs are in place, providing first in class tools and analyses to the management to support our ambitious targets
• Promote transparency in facts and figures to ensure a decision process based on adequate and objective information.
• Manage the Plan to Perform process within Finance, and coordinate cross-functionally
• Monitor and verify the financial performance of the entities in the region and towards RCoE and be the speaking partner and the owner of Balance sheet, Income statement and relevant KPIs
• Cost and Inventory analysis focus, and take pro-active actions and communicate with stakeholders
• Be an active member of the Management team and a co-pilot to the Operations Manager
• Provide pro-active business support towards the organization within Financial Control (not activities owned by the RCoE )
• Participate in projects and internal audits, to make sure that appropriate risk awareness and internal control procedures are in place and that external and internal auditors get necessary support.
• Responsible for the audit process in the local site through close cooperation with the RCoE
• Assist the Management members in operational reviews and local audits
• Provide each Direct Report with a job description, yearly mission and yearly targets in line with the agreed projection with the approval of the Operations Manager
• Conduct a yearly performance appraisal with Direct Reports and ensure, if applicable, each manager conducts same with their employees

In addition to:

• Risk management and raise red-flags when needed, including ownership of contingency planning
• Safeguard internal controls
• Credit control for indent sales (or as agreed with Divisional Controller)
• Provide financial training to the organization
• Communicate with the Managers about the financial performance and promote accountibility and use of self-service BI-reports for financial follow-up
• Work with continuous improvements together with the RCoE and the Global Center of Excellence team, and participate in efficiency and quality enhancing activities

Experience requirements

• Experience from working in Finance, accounting and/or Business Control in multiply environment.
• Proven track record in focus on quality, accuracy and working according to deadlines.
• Leadership skills in coaching & collaborating with others in Business Control and risk management
• Ability to develop management reports and other relevant management information
• Experience in managing people
• Experience working with Epiroc reporting according to The Epiroc Way is a plus
• Audit experience is a plus

Knowledge

• Epiroc's Accounting and Business Control requirements as contained in "The Epiroc Way"
• Understanding of the importance of local accounting & fiscal rules.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office, M3 and/or other ERP system
• Familiar with accounting principles, IFRS, cost accounting and statutory accounting rules
• Good understanding of Cost Accounting and production reporting
• Fluent in English both oral and written.

Educational requirements

• University degree in Finance, business administration or equivalent 

Personality requirements

• Business oriented with ability to communicate effectively with customers and colleagues at all levels
• High personal ethics and supporting behavior
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capability
• A high drive and pro-activeness with willingness to change
• Ability to work in a Team with good interpersonal skills