Head of Controlling

We are looking for a "Controlling Director" reports to CFO for an international and growing FMCG company .Reporting directly to the CFO, this role will take end-to-end ownership of the company’s business planning, forecasting, budgeting, performance management and commercial finance processes, while leading a strong finance team.Beyond traditional controlling responsibilities, the position offers significant exposure to commercial decision-making, international stakeholder management and the potential to grow into broader finance leadership responsibilities over time.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the annual business planning, budgeting, forecasting and revision processes end to endPrepare financial performance, variance and scenario analysesOwn management reporting and decision-support processesPartner closely with commercial teams on pricing, value chain, profitability and growth decisionsRepresent the local finance organization to regional and global stakeholdersLead, develop and retain a high-performing finance teamDrive the development of data, automation and digital finance capabilitiesProvide strategic financial insight to support business performance and decision-makingCandidate ProfileStrong experience in FP&A, controlling, business planning or commercial financePreferably a proven career background within global FMCG organizationsDemonstrated experience managing complex planning and forecasting processes end to endStrong understanding of pricing, value chain, margin and profitability dynamicsProven experience leading and developing high-performing finance teamsDirect experience working with regional and/or global stakeholdersStrong English communication and presentation skills at management levelA calm, mature and trusted leadership style, with the ability to maintain high standardsThe ambition and potential to grow into broader finance leadership responsibilities over timeAdditional experience in accounting, reporting, audit or tax, as well as a Big Four background, will be considered a strong advantage.