Financial Controller

Position Overview

As a Finance Analyst, you are responsible for analyzing and interpreting financial data of Teleperformance Benelux & Suriname. The focus of the role is on providing insight into cost developments, variances versus budget and forecast, and supporting management decision-making with data-driven analyses.

You work closely with accounting during the month-end close and support Business Control in preparing monthly forecasts and the annual budget. You translate complex financial data into clear reports and actionable insights for various stakeholders.

You have a critical and analytical mindset and identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities. Based on these analyses, you make well-founded recommendations to improve financial processes and cost control. You work in a structured and accurate manner and proactively contribute to optimization and innovation within Finance.

In addition, you support monthly, quarterly, and annual closing reports. You analyze bonus calculations and contribute to the control and optimization of the Procure-to-Pay process in cooperation with the Purchasing Manager.

As a Finance Analyst, you possess strong communication skills and are able to clearly and convincingly convey financial insights. You are a true team player and work closely with Controllers, Accounting, and the business to contribute to optimal financial results

Key Responsibilities

(may perform other duties as requested, not specifically addressed in this document)

• Analyze daily cost developments versus budget and forecasts.
• Weekly alignment with accounting for analysis and explanation of financial variances.
• Support and contribute to month-end closing activities.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual reports.
• Prepare and support performance reviews with budget holders.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and process improvements.
• Contribute to quarterly forecasts and the annual budget process.
• Prepare and calculate business cases.
• Perform ad-hoc financial and operational analyses.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Forecast accuracy
• Insight and control of company overheads
• Quality and timeliness of financial analyses and reports
• Contribution to company-specific finance projects
• Compliance: identification and follow-up of non-compliant items

Decisions Expected

• Prioritizing and executing financial analyses.
• Advising based on financial data and insights.

Recommendations Expected

• Substantiated recommendations to improve cost control and processes.
• Active contribution to project teams with a financial or analytical component.

Required Qualifications

Education and specific Training:

• Bachelor level in economics, e.g., Business Economics or Business Administration

Work Experience:

• At least 3 to 5 years of experience in a financial or analytical role

Soft Skills & Other Requirements

Competencies and specific skills:

• In-depth knowledge of accounting processes
• Interest in and knowledge of standards and laws and ability to translate them into practice
• Data analysis / numerical insight / reporting
• Ability to assess whether results and processes meet requirements