Senior Business Controller (Group FP&A)

As a Senior Business Controller at Allegro Group, your responsibilities include supporting the strategic budgeting and forecasting planning processes, ensuring accurate consolidation of financial inputs, and preparing comprehensive financial plans. You will work on improving reporting and analysis processes, implement automation tools for efficiency, and develop reporting templates for consistency across departments. Collaboration with various teams to understand their financial needs and provide support will also be a key part of your role.

To qualify for the Senior Business Controller role at Allegro Group, candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in FP&A and management accounting, preferably within a multinational organization. A degree in Finance or Economics is required, along with a strong understanding of statutory reporting principles, particularly IFRS. Proficiency in tools like Cognos TM1, advanced skills in Excel and Google Sheets, and strong communication skills in both Polish and English are also essential.

Allegro Group values the professional development of its Senior Business Controllers by offering a comprehensive educational platform, MindUp, which hosts various training courses on work organization and technology. Additionally, there’s a budget for external training opportunities, fostering an environment of continuous learning and career advancement.

In the role of Senior Business Controller at Allegro Group, proficiency in automation tools is vital, along with familiarity with financial systems like Cognos TM1. Knowledge of SAP and SQL will be advantageous. Additionally, candidates must demonstrate advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, including functions, pivot tables, and data analysis techniques to succeed in this role.

Allegro Group provides a competitive benefits package to its Senior Business Controllers, including a flexible hybrid work model, health and wellness options, and English classes tailored to professional needs. Further advantages include team-building activities, a diverse cafeteria plan, and excellent resources in the workplace to support productivity and well-being.

In answering this question, highlight specific examples of financial forecasting processes you’ve led or been part of. Share methodologies you've used and the outcomes of your forecasts. Mention any tools like Cognos TM1 or Excel functions that helped you in creating accurate forecasts.

Emphasize the importance of double-checking calculations, consistently applying accounting principles like IFRS, and implementing automated tools to minimize manual errors in financial reports. Illustrate with past experiences where precision was crucial.

Discuss your strategies for effective collaboration, such as regular communication, understanding each team's specific financial needs, and your methods for ensuring that financial goals align with business objectives. Specific examples of successful teamwork can reinforce your answer.

Share a detailed account of a project where you selected and implemented a financial planning technology, outlining the challenges faced, the steps taken to integrate it, and how it improved efficiency and accuracy in your team's reporting and planning.

Discuss your methods for keeping current, such as subscribing to industry newsletters, attending seminars, or networking with peers. Highlight how staying informed has positively impacted your work, ensuring compliance and strategic planning.

Provide examples of financial models you’ve created or worked on, detailing the purpose of those models and the insights they provided. Mention any specific software tools you used, and how these models supported decision-making.

When answering this question, narrate a complex scenario involving significant data sets or tight deadlines. Discuss your methods of managing the challenge, collaborating with other departments, and the eventual outcomes that benefited the organization.

Mention strategies you employ for prioritizing tasks, such as evaluating urgency and impact, using project management tools, and communicating effectively with your team. Provide an example of a high-pressure situation where you successfully delivered results.

Identify the KPIs you track that are relevant to your role, such as revenue growth rates, operating margins, and forecasting accuracy. Discuss how you utilize these indicators to inform strategic decisions and support financial planning.

Articulate your professional aspirations, such as advancing into higher-level finance roles or specializing in financial technology. Explain how the Senior Business Controller position at Allegro Group aligns with these goals and what you hope to achieve.