Group Finance Controller

Job Description : GROUP FC HOLLAND 15-20 years experience Topcon, headquarted in Tokio, Japan, was founded 1932 and initially started with domestic developing and producing surveying instruments. Topcon of today contributes to enrich human life by solving the societal challenges within healthcare, agriculture and infrastructure. Topcon’s Positioning Group (topconpositioning.com) is headquartered in Livermore, California USA and the European head office is based in Capelle aan den IJssel but moving in phases to its new build location in Zoetermeer. We design, manufacture and distribute precise positioning products and solutions for the global surveying, construction, agriculture, civil engineering, BIM, mapping and GIS, asset management and mobile control markets. Topcon Europe Positioning has a strong international character and serves the EMEA region. The company’s culture is diverse, people driven, and the atmosphere is open, informal and pragmatic. In this position you are part of the EMEA Group Finance team. Together with the team you are responsible for Group period-end closings, management reporting in accordance with IFRS and in addition for the consolidated statutory annual report. Furthermore, you will conduct business and KPI’s analysis of EMEA entities and you will be in the lead for the yearly EMEA budget process. In all processes will work closely with international finance colleagues in Europe. Last but not least, you will participate in improvements projects relating to optimization of processes, digitalization, IFRS and taxation. You will be in close contact with Group finance colleagues in the US and will report directly to the Group Business Controller EMEA. Execution and coordination of group reporting process, including consolidation of EMEA entities and analysis on their deliverables within the established time frame; Preparation of management information, analyzing financial and non-financial insights: Revenue and gross margins, identifying key trends with customers and products to drive actionable insights to be shared with the Business Unit management; Operating expenditures, providing insights into trade-offs, variance, trend and KPI analyses supporting budget owners; Developments in Inventory levels and outstanding receivables; Interpret results and identify trends proactively. Provide support in budget and forecasting process in cooperation with Business Planning; Improving business processes while partnering with internal stakeholders to drive change that can be leveraged across the organization; Maintaining and improving risk management assessments and the internal control framework; Supporting internal and external audits; Provide support with the further development of reporting, business controlling and risk management. An experienced professional with great analytic skills and a passion for adding value to data. You are a team player, proactive and able to maintain contacts with different stakeholders at various levels. You have the ability to set new standards and goals and drive continuous improvement. You have a proven track record in a similar role and qualifications as: At least a Bachelor or Master’s degree Business Administration/Controlling (or similar) (RA/RC is a plus) Experience as a financial/ business controller role preferable in a matrix-oriented organization IFRS and Dutch GAAP knowledge Knowledge of SAP solutions (ECC, S4Hanna) and SAP BPC is a very strong plus Experience with BI tools, SAP analytics (and BI Power) Consulting and project management skills Self-motivated and result driven Team player, pragmatic and ability to learn fast

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