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Maintain compliance with Group policies, standards, and governance requirements.\nTransformation: Support transitions, implementation of new scope and broader Finance & Controlling transformation initiatives. Drive adoption of new processes, tools and ways of working and ensure sustainable implementation within the team.\nAbout you\nWe are looking for a unique and amazing talent, who brings along the following:\n5+ years of leadership experience in Finance, Controlling, FP&A, Management Accounting, Budgeting, or Reporting.\nStrong knowledge of FP&A, management accounting, controlling, budgeting, and reporting, with hands-on experience in SAP FI/CO.\nExperience with Power BI, Power Query, Power Pivot, SAP BW, or similar BI and reporting tools. 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