Strategic Financial Partner

At ASSA ABLOY, we are the global leader in access solutions. Our aim is to deliver innovative, safe and convenient security solutions that provide real added value to customers.

We have an annual turnover of €8 billion and 48,000 employees. We have been listed by Forbes as one of the world's 100 most innovative companies four times.

The ASSA ABLOY Opening Solutions EMEIA division leads the development within door openings and products for access solutions in homes, businesses and institutions. Our offering includes doors, door and window hardware, locks, access control and service. The division has an annual turnover of €2 billion and 12,000 employees, with commercial and operational activities managed through 13 Market Regions across Europe, Middle East and Africa.

This Financial Controller will join the EMEIA Division as a strategic partner for the Mechanical Core Segment. They will ensure financial reporting and other finance-led projects are managed professionally, harmoniously, and promptly. They will work closely with the EMEIA CFO, leaders of the Mechanical Core Unit, Mechanical Core Program Management, Mechanical Core R&D, and the Regional Finance teams.

This role will report to the SVP & Head of Mechanical Core Business Segment EMEIA. Ideally, you'll be based in Albstadt or Berlin, Germany, but alternative locations include Stockholm, Sweden, Graz, Austria, Willenhall or Woking, UK and Krakow, Poland.

You will:

• Prepare consolidated Mechanical Core Financial Reports monthly/quarterly, ensuring accurate and timely consolidation, and explaining variances.
• Harmonize P&L reporting format.
• Be responsible for annual budgeting and quarterly forecasting.
• Oversee R&D and Product Units budgets.
• BUILD processes to consolidate Mechanical Core Segment revenues, partnering with senior stakeholders.
• Provide technical advice on financial reporting, focusing on P&L and Balance Sheet according to IFRS.
• Act as a link between Business Areas, EMEIA, and Global HQ.
• Be involved in acquisition/divestment processes.
• Work on ad-hoc projects, including new product development and launches, reviewing business cases, and follow-up.
• Prepare presentations for Executive Meetings such as the Operational and Divisional Boards.

We're seeking someone with:

• A University degree level education and a qualified ACA or equivalent.
• All-round finance experience including in-depth: budgeting, accounting, controlling, partnering and reporting skills.
• An understanding of IFRS and group accounting and an appreciation of how local financial reporting standards differ.
• Experience in a Multinational Company would be an advantage as would experience of having worked in more than one European Country.
• Highly Proficient in MS Office applications, such as Excel and PowerPoint. Experience of Hyperion Financial Management would be advantageous.
• The ability to work in another major European Language as well as English would be an advantage.
• Good communication skills with the ability to influence others across the Division to ensure that deadlines are met.
• Internal or external audit experience, would be an advantage.
• The willingness and ability to travel within this role.

We offer a competitive salary, estimated at €80,000 - €110,000 per annum, depending on experience, plus benefits. You will have the opportunity to grow your skills in a versatile way, develop your career in a respected global group, work in a motivated and encouraging team, and enjoy agile working and wellness benefits.