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A Financial Controller oversees an organization’s accounting and financial reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations. They manage budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls to support strategic business decisions. This role is vital in finance departments across industries, offering strong career development in Greece’s dynamic financial sector.

Required Skills

Essential skills needed for Financial Controller positions

Financial ReportingVery Common

The ability to prepare and present financial statements and reports that summarize a company's financial status.

ERPCommon

Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning systems to integrate and manage core business processes.

Data AnalysisCommon

Ability to examine, clean, transform, and model data to discover useful information and support decision-making.

Financial AnalysisCommon

The ability to examine financial data to assess the performance and make informed business decisions.

Budgeting and ForecastingCommon

Ability to plan, allocate financial resources and predict future financial outcomes for effective business management.

Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software for data analysis and reporting.

Cost Control

The ability to monitor and manage expenses to keep projects or operations within budget.

Budgeting

Ability to plan and allocate financial resources effectively within an organization or project.

English

Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language effectively.

Business Intelligence

The ability to collect, analyze, and present business data to support decision-making.

Additional Skills & Traits

Nice-to-have skills and soft skills that can help you stand out

ACCA

Qualification from the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants demonstrating expertise in accounting and finance.

Attention to Detail

The ability to thoroughly and accurately complete tasks by noticing and correcting errors or inconsistencies.

Result Orientation

Ability to focus on achieving concrete and effective outcomes in tasks and projects.

Master's Degree

An advanced academic degree awarded after completing graduate-level coursework in a specific field.

Willingness to Learn

Openness and eagerness to acquire new knowledge and skills to improve performance.

Opera PMS

Experience with Opera Property Management System for hotel operations and reservations.

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365, a suite of enterprise resource planning and customer relationship management applications.

Languages

Ability to communicate effectively in one or more languages, including speaking, reading, and writing.

Manufacturing Industry Experience

Experience working within the manufacturing industry covering production processes and operations.

Multilingual - Greek and English

Ability to communicate fluently in both Greek and English languages.

Communication

Ability to convey information clearly and effectively in verbal and written form.

Teamwork

Ability to collaborate effectively with others to achieve common goals.

Analytical Thinking

Ability to systematically break down problems and analyze information to make informed decisions.

Problem Solving

Ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions efficiently.

Leadership

Ability to guide and motivate a group towards achieving goals effectively.

Working Under Pressure

Ability to perform effectively in high-pressure situations and tight deadlines.

Multitasking

Ability to handle multiple tasks or responsibilities simultaneously with efficiency.

Critical Thinking

Ability to analyze facts and form a judgment through thoughtful evaluation.

Adaptability

Ability to adjust effectively to new conditions and changes in the work environment.

Educational Background

Recommended education and qualifications for Financial Controller positions

Finance

Study of managing money, investments, and financial systems.

Business Administration

Study of managing business operations, organizational behavior, and strategic decision-making.

Accounting

Study of financial record keeping, reporting, and auditing principles.

Economics

Study of production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services and the analysis of economic systems.

Any Field

No specific academic field required; open to all educational backgrounds.

Engineering

Study of applying scientific principles to design, build, and maintain structures and machines.

Seniority Distribution

Entry14%
Experienced57%
Manager29%

Experience Requirements

Average experience: 6 years
0-2 years17%
3-5 years17%
6-10 years66%