Senior Controller

Job Description

Senior ControllerManchesterJob reference:WD-000224993% of our people say they’re proud to work for Hilti, thanks to the quality of our products and the way we look after our people.Whats the roleThe Senior Hub Performance Controller role is an integral member of the finance community, providing impact as a business partner to demonstrate insight through financial analysis techniques, tools and concepts and to provide practical counsel to drive business results.Who is HiltiUnless you work in construction, you probably havent heard of us. Were a hidden gem.We provide leading-edge tools, technologies, software and services for the professional construction sector. Our customers are loyal and enthusiastic about us. So are our people.We regularly win Great Place to Work awards globally and are very proud to have been placed on the Times Top 100 Best Companies to Work For list in the UK by our employees for the past 10 years.Hilti offers the best of both worlds – friendly teams locally and roles across the UK combined with the opportunities only a company of 30,000 people spread across 120 countries can bring.What does the role involveAs Controller, you will be the champion of the P&L’s in your region and bring transparency on the value creation of various functions. You will collaborate with various senior stakeholders across the entire business, including the organization’s Executive Management Team (EMT), regional team and organization’s leadership team. You will drive standardization, automation and process improvement through the organization and contribute to local and global projects to support Finance or the market’s long-term strategy implementation. Together with your manager you drive the performance management process covering the rolling forecasting and strategic investment processes.From an operational perspective, you will own the controlling part of the month end closing activities, such as provide key reports to the management, calculate and maintain variable compensation models and accruals, and provide support to the business on related queries. You will also support your local team and/or a Shared Service Centre with the annual audit and production of financial statements as required. You will fully understand Hilti’s business model and its financial impacts to support the management in decision making to drive results. With an entrepreneurial mindset, you will challenge the status quo, taking calculated risks to drive and develop innovation from within. You will proactively monitor the external environment and translate relevant trends into the organization, to ensure agility and value creation.What do we offerWe really value our people and weve worked hard to develop a competitive reward package that reflects this. Some of the benefits we offer include:*Genuine career advancement (more than 80% of all leadership roles are filled internally)*Competitive salary and above-average performance bonus *6% employer pension contributions*Private Health Insurance and Employee Assistance Programme*33 days holiday (inc. Bank Holidays) plus the ability to purchase 5 days more annually *Paid leave to work on charitable projects*Hilti Benefits Box, a reward platform offering a cycle to work scheme and shopping and lifestyle discounts/cashback*Flexible working arrangements after 6 months service (e.g. work from home options, compressed hours)*Subsidised on-site canteen and free fruit and salad*Free parking and excellent public transport linksOur Head Office is currently based next to Old Trafford but in early 2021 we will move to state of the art new premises at Circle Square in Central Manchester. We will continue to offer free parking for employees and will be located a short walk from Oxford Rd train station and St Peters Square tram stop.What you need is:

Masters in Finance (or related field) and/or professional accounting qualifications, MBA advantageous

Proven experience in a financial, consultancy or auditing role within a multinational organization

Demonstrated knowledge in Accounting, Controlling, Reporting or Financial Advisory

Effective communication skills, including ability to structure clear presentations and simplify a financial message to non-finance stakeholders

Proficient English written and verbal communication

Strong business planning, financial planning (forecasting/budgeting) and analysis skills

Experience in financial planning, modelling and analysis and reporting software preferred (e.g. Excel, Access, Tagetik, SAP Analytics, SQL, Tableau)

Click through the Apply Now button where you will be asked to upload your CV and answer a couple of short questions – the whole process should take around 90 seconds. If we like what we see, youll be invited to complete a short video or telephone interview.If you need any support with your application please contact . If we dont have a suitable role for you at the moment, we will keep you in our talent pool for the future so your recruitment process might take a bit longer but well be sure to stay in touch.