Arcadis is the world's leading company delivering sustainable design, engineering, and consultancy solutions for natural and built assets. We are more than 36,000 people, in over 70 countries, dedicated to improving quality of life. Everyone has an important role to play. With the power of many curious minds, together we can solve the world's most complex challenges and deliver more impact together. Role description: The Business Unit Controller supports the Finance Transformation team in identifying and implementing opportunities to streamline finance support and remove overhead via the Global Shared Service Centre, standardisation and automation. Streamline project status and performances, creates strong analysis on project P&L and control, supports projects within a business unit with portfolios and supports business unit controller interpret month end results. Responsibilities Act as a business partner to support the Business Leaders and BA Controller for decision making: In conjunction with the Business Area Controller, support the development and completion of the financial plans and forecasts. Track and report the financial performance of the BU in country ensuring integrity is maintained in all governance and compliance areas. Provide insightful analysis on business performance and trends with a forward-looking lens and driving action as required across the business. Drive Working Capital performance to exceed targets. Be an active participant and contributor in the sale and bid processes assisting the leadership to drive profitable growth. Lead the Finance function in country: Report financial KPIs, project and P&L performance management reporting and analysis (profitability, net working capital and cashflow) accurately and transparently, enabling effective decision making for Project Managers and Functional Management. Coordinate the BU budget, develop outlook & forecast capabilities and develop mitigation plan to support target achievements. Ensure a high level of collaboration and coordination is maintained with the other BU Controllers and the In Country Accounting lead to ensure consistency in service delivery and compliance including meeting all the financial statutory obligations of the country. Ensure standardization within the GBA and with other GBA's avoiding customization of systems and processes. Ensure maximum use of and alignment to all the GSSC Finance teams (e.g., AP, AR, Accounting, Project accounting) Qualifications, Skills & Experience Bachelor's Degree in Accountancy or any business related course At least 5 years of relevant working experience. Post-graduate qualifications an advantage (CPA/CA/CIMA) Demonstrated technical, commercial and delivery acumen. Exposure in Shared Service or Multinational environment is required; Advanced Knowledge and experience in ERP Systems is preferred Advanced experience in Microsoft applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word) is required; Strong analytical, research capabilities and problem-solving skills with the ability to challenge conventional thinking; Ability to independently organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks and come to conclusions for recommendations. Continuous improvement mindset - increasing task efficiency and effectiveness with each product or service repetition. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with other team members, and to provide guidance and leadership working with diverse team members. Why Arcadis We can only achieve our goals when everyone is empowered to be their best. We believe everyone's contribution matters. It's why we are pioneering a skills-based approach, where you can harness your unique experience and expertise to carve your career path and maximize the impact we can make together. You'll do meaningful work, and no matter what role, you'll be helping to deliver sustainable solutions for a more prosperous planet. Make your mark, on your career, your colleagues, your clients, your life and the world around you. Together, we can create a lasting legacy. Join Arcadis. Create a Legacy. Our Commitment to Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging We want you to be able to bring your best self to work every day, which is why we take equality and inclusion seriously and hold ourselves to account for our actions. Our ambition is to be an employer of choice and provide a great place to work for all our people. At Arcadis, you will have the opportunity to build the career that is right for you. Because each Arcadian has their own motivations, their own career goals. And, as a 'people first' business, it is why we will take the time to listen, to understand what you want from your time here, and provide the support you need to achieve your ambitions. #JoinArcadis #CreateALegacy #Hybrid
