Business Controller (CDD)

Ingenico is the global leader in payments acceptance solutions. As the trusted technology partner for merchants, banks, acquirers, ISVs, payment aggregators and fintech customers our world-class terminals, solutions and services enable the global ecosystem of payments acceptance. With 40 years of experience, innovation is integral to Ingenico’s approach and culture, inspiring our large and diverse community of experts who anticipate and help shape the evolution of commerce worldwide. At Ingenico, trust and sustainability are at the heart of everything we do.  

Scope

This role is a 6-month maternity leave cover.

As Business controller for the MEA region you act as a true Finance Business partner and support the Country Managing Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial ownership of the profit and loss account, balance sheet and free cash flow – statutory & management books
• Building strong relationships with the senior management team and the board of directors to ensure finance can support and influence the wider business and strategy
• Improving existing processes and systems to drive efficiency
• Ensuring reporting output to senior management and the management board is of the highest standard, easy to understand and fit for purpose.
• Business partner in providing ad hoc support to the Managing Director, FRANCE & EMEA CFO and other senior managers to make decision
• Provide coordination of legal & tax matters as required with related experts
• Relay locally Group Transformation Program and provide ad hoc support to transformation initiatives
• Provide support to the team located remotely in Africa & Middle East

Key Objectives : 

• Finance Business Partner supporting the business while ensuring Finance rules are applied
• Timely delivery of accurate financial information
• Clear and easy to understand financial reports and dashboards
• Process improvements

Profile

You have a Master’s degree in Corporate finance from the University or from a Business School and at least 3 years of experience on a similar position. You have a strong level of French and English.

Important technical skills :

• Knowledge of International Accounting Standards
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to use other office suite software such as word processor / outlook etc
• Knowledgeable SAP user mandatory
• (Cognos TM1 an advantage)

Other meaningful skills :

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain strong working relationships at all levels
• Ability to communicate business as well as financial issues
• Strong organisational skills, balancing demands and working to tight deadlines with an ability to work on your own initiative
• Analytical and business modelling skills
• Ability to go into details and to rise up
• Able to drive change
• Able to work in a matrix environment
• Self-starter, autonomous and dynamic
• Able to work under pressure

As part of our values, we embrace diversity and inclusion at Ingenico. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. Ingenico welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. We want to adapt our processes and create a safe work environment that welcomes everyone.To learn more about what it's like working inside Ingenico, follow us on LinkedIn