financial controller (athens/milos)

IMERYS is the 🌎world leader in Mineral-Based Specialties and delivers high value-added, functional solutions to a great number of industries, ranging from process manufacturing to consumer goods.

One of the biggest Hubs of Imerys, located in Milos, offers a unique job opportunity in an industrial environment while enjoying island life!

The position of Financial Controller is open for you to apply!!

Are you ready to take the ownership of financial performance in a dynamic industrial environment?

Do you thrive on turning numbers into insights? If the answer is yes, apply now!

You’ll be working with a dynamic management team in a company that really cares about its employees and provides plenty of opportunities in many fields across countries.

We are looking for an experienced & highly analytical Financial Controller to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial controlling and reporting, budgeting, cost analysis and process control in order to ensure compliance with internal & external regulations. The position is reporting to the Business Controlling Director and has a strong collaboration with the Milos Hub Operations Director.

Role responsibilities:

• Lead monthly financial reporting, including sales, margin, and working capital analyses, managing variances
• Prepare and present annual budgets and quarterly forecasts for the hub
• Support Milos Hub Director and industrial management team on business matters, analyzing costs, identifying risks, and proposing performance improvement opportunities.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis, including profitability assessments and "what if" scenarios, in collaboration with product, sales and operations managers.
• Track and report on operational performance, including CAPEX, OPEX, i-Cube initiatives, efficiencies, and purchasing savings programs.
• Coordinate with Corporate Accounting and Reporting (CAR) for hub financial statements, standard cost set-up, and follow-up at different plant locations.
• Maintain and improve energy, mining, production, and inventory reports, continuously enhancing the cost calculation process.
• Monitor and propose performance improvements on inventory and accounts payables, supporting working capital management.
• Review capital expenditure requests and contribute to the deployment of Group and Business Area initiatives and projects.
• Proactively analyze costs and cash flow, identifying risks and opportunities, while monitoring and communicating best practices in provision and future liability coverage

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation package
• A dynamic, multicultural team with opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Access to continuous learning and development programs
• Health insurance & Pension plan
• The chance to work in a global environment, collaborating with colleagues from across Europe and beyond

Qualifications:

•  Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance 
• +5  years of professional experience in financial controlling sector
• Fluent in English both oral & written
• Knowledge of SAP, Magnitude and Google Sheets/Excel advanced skills
• Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to provide accurate, timely, and relevant data to support management decision-making
• Positive attitude and a commitment to ensure that business operations are in compliance with company policies and best practices
• Demonstrates strong attention to details, operational acumen, and a mindset for continuous improvement
• Employs a practical approach, driving simple, standardized, and efficient processes
• Able to make and recommend decisions quickly in a fast paced environment
• Comfortable working with targets
• Willing to travel for business purpose
• Can project himself/herself in our Imerys Leadership Competencies: Cares for Self and Others, Collaborates for Success, Commits to Customers, Drives Results, Shapes the Future 

In case the candidate is based in Athens, 2 weeks per month should be spent in Milos Hub

We are looking forward to meeting you!!