Business Controller

About the role

We are looking for a Business Controller with strong regional experience to oversee financial operations across multiple countries in our integrated fibre business. The role partners closely with business and supply‑chain leaders, providing financial insights that support decision‑making, commercial growth and robust governance.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the primary finance partner to regional business heads, aligning financial plans with strategic and operational objectives.
• Develop and maintain financial models, commercial evaluations and cost‑benefit analyses to support investment decisions.
• Lead capital‑expenditure assessments, cost‑optimization initiatives and monitor working‑capital metrics.
• Prepare accurate monthly reporting, variance analysis and consolidate regional budgets and rolling forecasts.
• Track regional KPIs, identify risks and opportunities, and present performance insights to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, local regulations and support audit, statutory reporting and tax coordination.
• Collaborate with supply‑chain, operations, shared services, tax, treasury and legal teams on cross‑border financial matters.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy or equivalent; Chartered Accountant (CA) qualification preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of finance and controlling experience, with regional exposure in manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Proven track record managing businesses with annual turnover exceeding USD 100 million.
• Excellent communication, influencing and stakeholder‑management abilities.
• Willingness to travel up to 25 % across operating sites and key locations.

Required skills

• Financial modelling and analysis
• Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Cost‑benefit evaluation