Head of Controlling (FMCG)12-Month Fixed-Term Contract

About the Opportunity

We are looking for an experienced Head of Controlling to join an international FMCG organization and take responsibility for financial controlling activities across Eastern Europe.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a finance professional with a strong FMCG background, extensive experience in regional financial management and the ability to act as a strategic business partner to senior executives.

The successful candidate will be responsible for driving financial performance, providing strategic financial insights and supporting key business decisions across multiple markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee regional financial controlling activities across Eastern Europe, ensuring high-quality financial planning, analysis and reporting.

• Take ownership of budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes across the region.

• Monitor and analyze financial performance, including P&L, profitability, margins, operating costs and key financial indicators.

• Provide strategic financial insights and recommendations to senior leadership to support business growth and profitability.

• Act as a trusted finance business partner to regional management, challenging business assumptions and supporting strategic decision-making.

• Identify financial risks, opportunities and areas for operational and cost efficiency improvements.

• Oversee financial performance reviews, variance analysis and management reporting.

• Support commercial and operational teams in evaluating business performance and investment decisions.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to strengthen financial processes, reporting quality and operational efficiency.

• Collaborate with regional and global finance teams to ensure alignment with corporate financial objectives and standards.

Requirements

• Extensive professional experience within the FMCG industry – mandatory.

• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in finance, including significant experience in controlling, FP&A and financial management.

• Proven track record in a senior finance leadership position, such as Head of Controlling, Regional Finance Director, Finance Director or a comparable role.

• Strong experience managing financial performance across multiple markets within an international organization.

• Excellent understanding of FMCG business dynamics, including profitability, margin management, cost structures and commercial performance.

• Advanced expertise in financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting and P&L management.

• Demonstrated ability to act as a strategic business partner to senior executives and influence business decisions.

• Strong leadership capabilities, with experience leading finance teams and managing complex stakeholder relationships.

• Proven track record of driving financial improvements, cost optimization and process efficiency.

• Excellent analytical, communication and decision-making skills.

• Fluency in English.

• University degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related discipline.

What We Offer

• A 12-month employment contract with an international organization.

• Employment based on either an employment contract or a B2B agreement.

• Flexible hybrid working arrangements - 3 days from office.

• Comprehensive private healthcare and life insurance.

• Additional financial and employee benefits.

• Access to a flexible benefits programme.

• Additional days off supporting wellbeing and work-life balance.

• Possibility of occasional remote work from abroad.

• A senior regional role with significant business exposure and influence on financial decision-making.

• Opportunity to work closely with international leadership in a dynamic business environment.