Business controller

At Intrum, you will grow by making a difference. You will do it in a highly international environment and in a supportive culture where effort counts.

Are you our new Business Controller?

The Business Controller will act as the lead finance partner for Intrum Ireland International (III), with responsibility for overseeing and coordinating the end-to-end financial management of the business unit.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, the role will be the MD’s primary adviser on financial performance, planning, risks and opportunities, providing clear insight and recommendations to support effective commercial and operational decision-making.

The role will take ownership of the overall finance agenda for III, ensuring strong financial governance, accurate and transparent reporting, appropriate controls, and effective coordination with Group Finance and other relevant finance stakeholders.

What you will do:

Finance Leadership & Business Partnering

·Serve as the key financial adviser and business partner to the Managing Director.

·Translate financial results into clear business insight, highlighting performance trends, risks, opportunities and areas requiring management action.

·Proactively challenge and support business decisions from both a financial and commercial perspective.

·Coordinate finance activities and stakeholders to ensure that the Managing Director has a complete and transparent view of III's financial position and performance.

P&L Ownership & Performance Management

·Take ownership of the III P&L, including preparation, review, analysis and presentation of financial performance.

·Prepare and present monthly financial performance to the Managing Director and relevant stakeholders.

·Provide clear variance analysis against budget, forecast and prior periods, identifying root causes and required actions.

·Monitor revenue, costs, profitability and key financial KPIs and proactively identify emerging risks or opportunities.

·Ensure financial performance is understood not simply from an accounting perspective, but in the context of underlying business and operational drivers.

Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

·Lead the complete end-to-end Business Unit planning process for III, including budgeting, forecasting and financial planning.

·Coordinate inputs from relevant stakeholders and ensure assumptions are robust, consistent and appropriately challenged.

·Maintain forward-looking forecasts and provide early visibility of material deviations from plan.

·Support the Managing Director in translating business strategy and operational plans into financial targets and forecasts.

Finance Processes, Controls & Governance

·Take ownership of, and oversee, the key finance processes supporting III, ensuring clear responsibilities, appropriate controls and timely execution.

·Oversee ICFR and associated finance control activities, ensuring requirements are completed and issues or gaps are appropriately followed through.

·Ensure financial processes are executed in line with applicable Group requirements and governance.

·Act as the point of coordination between III, Group Finance and other relevant finance teams where responsibilities are delivered outside of the Business Unit.

Accounts Receivable & External Invoicing

·Drive follow-up on overdue external receivables and ensure appropriate visibility and escalation of material outstanding balances.

·Work with operational, commercial and finance stakeholders to resolve invoicing issues, discrepancies and aged receivables.

·Ensure the revenue-to-invoice-to-cash process is appropriately monitored and controlled.

Financial Insight & Continuous Improvement

·Establish appropriate financial reporting and management information to enable effective decision-making.

·Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, controls, reporting and efficiency.

·Drive greater financial understanding and accountability across the business.

·Support business cases and strategic initiatives with robust financial analysis, scenario modelling and recommendations.

Key Requirements

·Master of Business Administration or equivalent

·At least 4-5 years of experience in the role of Business Controller

·Independent in budget preparation, follow-up and reporting

·Previously worked in analytical roles

·Outstanding financial analytical skills

·High understanding of the difference between regulatory and management reporting

·Fluent in English both orally and in writing

What we offer:

At Intrum we offer not only a challenging and rewarding career but also:

An exciting and developing position in an international company with growth ambitions

Highly motivated and skilled co-workers globally

Being part of a supportive culture where effort counts

We facilitate your learning through different learning arenas

Salary band: 2.550- 3.850€ gross/month

About Intrum:

Intrum is the industry-leading provider of credit management services across 20 markets in Europe. By helping companies to get paid and support people with their late payments, Intrum leads the way to a sound economy and plays a critical role in society at large.

Intrum has circa 9,000 dedicated professionals who serve around 70,000 companies across Europe.

At Intrum we consider everybody to be a leader. We lead ourselves when collaborate to meet the needs of our clients and customers. We are all accountable to our actions as well as trust and care for each other. This makes us all leaders, independent of role or responsibility, and this is reflected in our 3 leadership principles: Deliver Impact, Inspire Trust and Embrace Growth.

How to apply: If you are interested in this position and believe you have the right qualifications, please send your English CV and a cover letter via the “apply button”

***Please note that as a multinational company, we have Talent Acquisition Partners in multiple locations. You might receive a call from our recruiters with a Spanish phone number.

At Intrum we strive to create a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Do you feel that you might be the right person? Great! Apply now. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Do you feel that you might be the right person? Great! Apply now. Looking forward to hearing from you!