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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 ReportingCommon

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

BudgetingCommon

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

CommunicationCommon

Ability to effectively convey information and ideas to others.

EnglishCommon

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

Data AnalysisCommon

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

Microsoft OfficeCommon

Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook for office productivity.

ExcelCommon

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

Financial AnalysisCommon

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

Internal ControlsCommon

Expertise in developing and enhancing organizational processes to ensure accuracy and prevent fraud.

ERP

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

Additional Skills & Traits

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

Greek Language

Fluency in Greek language including speaking, reading, and writing skills.

AI Tools

Utilization of artificial intelligence software tools to enhance software development processes.

SAP

Experience with SAP enterprise resource planning software used for business operations and management.

Accounting

Understanding the fundamental principles and practices of accounting to record and analyze financial transactions.

Hospitality

Understanding of the hospitality industry including customer service and accommodation management.

Willingness to Learn

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

Result Orientation

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

Business Intelligence

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

Audit

Knowledge and application of auditing processes to examine and verify financial records and compliance.

Attention to Detail

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

Teamwork

Ability to collaborate effectively with others to achieve common goals.

Problem Solving

Ability to identify issues and develop effective solutions efficiently.

Analytical Skills

Ability to assess information and situations logically to make informed decisions.

Analytical Thinking

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

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.

Organizational Skills

Ability to efficiently plan, prioritize, and manage tasks and resources to achieve objectives.

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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.

Computer Science

Study of computational systems, programming, algorithms, and software development.

Any Field

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

Mathematics

Study of numbers, quantities, shapes, and their relationships through abstract reasoning and logical deduction.

Data Science

Study of methods to analyze, interpret, and extract knowledge from data using statistical and computational techniques.

Statistics

Study of data collection, analysis, interpretation, and presentation to make informed decisions.

Auditing

Study of examining financial records and ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.

Seniority Distribution

Entry9%
Experienced91%

Experience Requirements

Average experience: 4.5 years
3-5 years78%
6-10 years22%