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Controller


Controllers deep dives into the core numbers of a business: The financials. Analyzing, controlling and conveying these are at the center of the job.


As a controller you will advise the core business, make budgets of the future and show how the business can become more profitable. You will do this in collaboration with management and other relevant departments.


What does a Controller do?


  • Development and controlling of monthly, quarterly and yearly reports

  • Make budgets and forecasts

  • Analyze complex financial data and report findings

  • Communicate financial insights to management and non-financial colleagues

  • Advice management and non-financial colleagues in financial matters

  • Ensure accurate accounting


Example of work as a Controller


The financial controller in a company is tasked with doing the monthly financial statements.


A big part of this is to do the month end close – making adjustments, locking the period and doing analysis e.g. of budget compared to actuals.


Two other large tasks in the monthly statement are doing the billing and work on cash management in cooperation with the financial planning team.


In addition, the financial controller makes sure the payroll for the month is correct.


Finally, to do the monthly financial statement the financial controller has to be on top of accounts payable, audit and tax.

Job in a glance

Relevant skills

  • Ability to communicate complex financial data and findings

  • Ability to make financial analysis and reports

  • Experience with data processing tools such as Excel and Power BI

  • Knowledgeable about finance and accounting

  • Can gain insights from loads of complex financial data

  • Knowledge of SAP and/or ERP systems is often an advantage

Search terms

  • Business analyst
  • Analyst (other financial company)
  • Analyst (bank)

Where will I work

Most larger companies have controllers in their finance department, but controllers are also hired in medium and small companies.


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