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About Financial Controller Jobs

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.

ExcelCommon

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

BudgetingCommon

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

CommunicationCommon

Ability to effectively convey information and ideas to others.

Financial AnalysisCommon

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

Internal Controls

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

Stakeholder Management

The ability to effectively identify, communicate with, and manage relationships with stakeholders.

Analytical skills

Ability to systematically analyze information and solve complex problems using logical reasoning.

Forecasting

The ability to predict future trends and outcomes based on data analysis and modeling.

Financial Controlling

The ability to monitor, manage, and report on the financial performance of a company or department.

Additional Skills & Traits

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

Attention to Detail

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

SAP

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

Result Orientation

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

Accounting

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

Willingness to Learn

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

Business Intelligence

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

Power BI

Proficiency in Microsoft Power BI for business analytics and data visualization.

Audit

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

ACCA

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

Analytical Thinking

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

Teamwork

Ability to collaborate effectively with others to achieve common goals.

Proactivity

Ability to take initiative and act in anticipation of future problems or opportunities.

Multitasking

Ability to handle multiple tasks or responsibilities simultaneously with efficiency.

Leadership

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

Integrity

Adherence to moral and ethical principles, demonstrating honesty and trustworthiness.

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Educational Background

Recommended education and qualifications for Financial Controller positions

Accounting

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

Finance

Study of managing money, investments, and financial systems.

Business Administration

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

Economics

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

Project Management

Study of planning, executing, and overseeing projects to achieve specific goals and objectives.

Seniority Distribution

Experienced82%
Manager9%
Director9%

Experience Requirements

Average experience: 5 years
0-2 years29%
3-5 years39%
6-10 years29%
10+ years9%