Manager, GBS Controlling

Position:                                Senior Manager, GBS Controlling

Reports To:                           Director, GBS Excellence

Primary Purpose Summary

Senior Manager, GBS Controlling works in close collaboration with VP, GBS, Director, GBS Excellence,  GBPOs & Director, GBS Operations, Corporate Finance and eventually internal GBS clients, to plan, govern and execute all aspects of the financial management of the GBS activity globally, respecting Aptar Group financial policies. This is a global role, so the scope of financial reporting and compliance is both Country, Regional & Global . 

Job Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the financial planning (short term and long term focused), analysis, and controls within the GBS organization to support effective decision-making (e.g. project prioritization), optimize resource allocation, and drive financial performance.
• Developing and implementing financial control processes and procedures to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and Group policies.
• Managing the budgeting and forecasting process for the GBS organization, including coordinating with department heads to develop accurate and achievable budgets.
• Analyzing financial data and performance metrics to provide insights and recommendations for improving financial performance and cost efficiency.
• Monitoring and reporting on key financial metrics, variances, and trends to senior management and key stakeholders.
• Leading the preparation of financial reports, presentations, and other materials for internal and external stakeholders.
• Managing financial audits and ensuring compliance with audit requirements.
• Has financial and statutory responsibilities for the future Aptar CB Legal Entity.
• Monitoring & Tracking performance on transformation business cases 

Experience and Education:

• Relevant University degree or proven track record
• 10 years plus in financial controlling & reporting/audit (preferably with some industrial in the portfolio of experience), especially in multi-national context
• Preference to  have previous SSC/GBS direct experience
• Language requirement: English, plus other European languages fluency
• Willing to travel up to 50% of time

Competencies:

• Strong financial acumen
• Strong interpersonal skills with capacity to flex easily to stakeholder groups
• Highly organized person with a structured thinking style
• Demonstrable “gravitas”  and “credibility” to lead and influence the financial activities of GBS.
• Commercially focused
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong compliance and regulatory experience
• Good Microsoft Office and SAP (SAP4Hana) and other Financial tools
• Credible with all types of stakeholders
• Capable of working in the multi-project modus operandi.
• Strategic and operational thinker
• Can easily flex between “thinker and do’er” mode