FINANCIAL CONTROLLER – CENTRAL EUROPE
Preffered Location: Open across central Europe
Role: Hybrid or fully remote working according to location
Travel: Limited travel required, typically 2–4 trips per year
Reporting to: Regional Finance Leader - Central Europe
PURPOSE
As Financial Controller for the Central Europe Region, you will play a key role in supporting financial performance, forecasting,
reporting, governance and business planning across multiple countries.
Working within a highly collaborative regional finance team, you will help provide meaningful financial insights, strengthen
decision-making, improve processes and ensure consistent financial visibility across the region. The role offers broad exposure to
country, regional, divisional and group-level finance activities while partnering with stakeholders across multiple markets.
Major Responsibilities
Financial Planning, Forecasting & Analysis
- Lead the regional forecasting cycle, partnering with country finance teams to analyse results, identify trends and understand
variances.
Deliver financial and operational analysis that supports informed business decisions.
Support budgeting, forecasting and performance monitoring across the region.
Develop financial models and reporting tools that improve visibility and understanding of business performance.
Reporting & Business Insights
Produce regular and ad-hoc management reports, presentations and analysis for regional, divisional and global stakeholders.
Translate financial data into meaningful insights that support business performance and strategic priorities.
- Monitor key financial metrics, including receivables, working capital indicators, bad debt risk and operational performance
measures
Financial Control
Partner with country finance teams to strengthen financial controls and reporting processes.
Support compliance with group reporting standards and financial policies.
Contribute to monthly controlling reviews, balance sheet analysis and performance discussions across the region.
Process Improvement & Transformation
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency and reporting quality across regional and country finance processes.
Support the adoption of new systems, tools and ways of working.
Share best practices across countries to help strengthen financial capability and operational performance.
Contribute to automation initiatives that reduce manual effort and improve accuracy.
Stakeholder Collaboration & Governance
Build strong partnerships with country finance teams, regional leadership, corporate functions and divisional stakeholders.
Coordinate information flow across multiple countries and support cross-functional decision making.
Act as a trusted finance partner, helping stakeholders navigate financial performance, planning and reporting requirements.
- Support Region’s overall planning, governance and administrative activities, approval workflows and regional business review
processes.
What Does Success look like
You confidently take ownership of the regional forecasting cycle and become a trusted partner to country finance teams.
You consistently deliver accurate, high-quality reporting and analysis that stakeholders can rely on.
You contribute to stronger regional finance processes, improved governance and better ways of working across countries.
- You build strong relationships across the region and effectively influence stakeholders at different levels of the
organisation.
You adapt quickly to changing priorities while maintaining attention to detail and quality.
You help create a positive, collaborative team environment that supports growth, learning and shared success.
Education
Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, Engineering or a related discipline
Experience & Knowledge
We're interested in professionals who bring a combination of financial expertise, curiosity and adaptability.
You may have gained experience in:
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Financial Control or Reporting
Audit
Commercial Finance
Regional or multi-country finance environments
Useful areas of knowledge include:
IFRS and financial reporting principles
Forecasting, budgeting and performance analysis
Financial systems and business intelligence tools such as Excel, Power BI and reporting platforms.
Service-based and/or project-based business models
Skills and Competencies
We are looking for someone who combines strong technical capability with a collaborative and growth-oriented mindset.
Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving
Use data and insights to support effective decisions.
Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and process optimisation.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Influence
Build trust quickly across teams, countries and functions.
Partner effectively with colleagues from different backgrounds and locations.
Communication
Communicate financial information clearly and confidently.
Create concise, engaging reports and presentations for varied audiences.
Excellent command of written and spoken English
Adaptability & Resilience
Thrive in changing environments with evolving priorities.
Maintain a positive and solution-focused approach when managing challenges.
Continuous Learning
Embrace new systems, technologies and ways of working.
Demonstrate curiosity, self-motivation and a commitment to ongoing development.
Technical Capability
Advanced Excel skills.
Strong analytical and reporting capability.
Working knowledge of PowerPoint and financial reporting tools is advantageous.
Experience with Power BI or enterprise finance systems is beneficial.
Why Join Us?
You will work across multiple countries, collaborate with senior stakeholders and gain visibility across regional, divisional and
group-level finance activities. The role provides the chance to influence business performance, drive process improvements and
contribute to the continued growth of the Central Europe region.
For finance professionals looking to broaden their commercial understanding and develop a regional perspective, this role offers
exceptional learning and career development opportunitie
Our People Promise – Securitas Technology EVP
Join a values-driven, diverse, and inclusive workplace. We offer clear career pathways, growth opportunities, recognition for
achievements, and a global, collaborative team. You’ll do purposeful work that makes the world safer, with support for innovation
and sustainability.
As part of our EVP, we offer:
Career pathways and growth opportunities
A global, values-driven team
Recognition for achievements
Inclusive, collaborative culture
Purposeful work that makes the world safer
Support for innovation and sustainability
Securitas Technology is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants are welcome.