Business Unit Controller

Synectics is one of the nation's foremost staffing firms, working with a client base that includes some of the leading institutions and Fortune 100 corporations in the United States. We seek to bring the most highly qualified professionals to assignments that they will find challenging and fulfilling. We also seek to justify our clients’ expectations that every Synectics consultant will bring the highest possible effort to their endeavors every day.

The Business Unit Controller is responsible for planning and carrying out financial reporting, analysis and forecasting functions with thorough and accurate representation of the Unit’s financial status and of the Area. This position also includes the responsibility to lead the preparation of the annual budget and Three Year Plan. All reporting is IFRS compliant. - Manage monthly financial closing activities, with accountability for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of business accounts and ledgers, including through interface with GFSS (Global Finance Shared Services) - Prepare Unit(s) monthly financial reports for management with detailed and consolidated financial statements and analysis of performance; - Prepare Area monthly financial reports on Orders/Sales/Margin for GT OEM Product Line with analysis of performance and variance; Interaction with Local Service Centers in North America to review and analyze commercial and financial performance. - Cost center forecasting and management. - Assess variances to budget and forecast; Recommend financial management strategies to address issues and opportunities; - Prepare financial forecasts based upon thorough and accurate assessment of expected operating expenses and income, Consolidate project and transactional assumptions for revenue, cash flow and project execution performance reflect a grounded assessment of adjustments, risks and opportunities; - Fulfill Sector and Corporate financial reporting requirements. Full responsibility for Teranga reporting; - Liaison with Area/Product Line/Business to ensure that the businesses meets their reporting requirements and also receives appropriate support from the centralized functions; - Interface with Information Systems organization on matters regarding the Powermax financial system for cost center controlling, unit controlling and accounting; - Support the annual budget process including budget preparation instructions, review and critique of proposed cost center budgets, analysis of charges from other entities, balance sheet and P&L, budget consolidation and revisions as required for finalization; - Calculation of hourly rates, cost centre allocations, recovery rates and overhead rates for tender calculations on a yearly basis - Participate in internal and external audits by providing required information and addressing questions and issues raised by the auditors; - Provide financial data and analysis as needed in response to various ad hoc requests from management to enable effective operational decision making. - SAFIR updated, necessary action plans in place and followed up for accounting and controlling controls in the Unit scope Reporting deadlines met - Timely, comprehensive and accurate preparation of - Area/Product Line monthly reports - No adverse internal/external audit reports for units regarding compliance - Financial forecasting accuracy - Process improvements - Market and Business Understanding

**Educational Requirements** - B.Sc. Degree, preferably in Finance or Accounting Accounting qualification or experience (preferably in a Big 4 company). **Experience (Essential Functions)** - Minimum of 4 years experience (with M.Sc. Degree) or 7 years experience (with B.Sc. Degree) in finance roles for P&L operations, preferably in the power generation/service industry or similar - Specific experience must include general accounting, financial reporting/analysis, and forecasting functions - Committed to providing candid view of business financial status focused on maintaining accuracy, integrity and predictability - Astute at understanding and recognizing the impact and implications of the operation's financial status on the overall business - Strong analytical skills with a track record of proactively identifying risks and opportunities and recommending responsive strategies - Solid communication and interface skills in a collaborative team environment - Excellent planning and organizational skills with the ability to work effectively under the pressure of tight deadlines and multiple demands - Advanced proficiency with PC spreadsheet and database applications. Working knowledge of financial management systems, preferably SAP and Hyperion - Must be a team player with strong work ethic Working Conditions (Industrial/Environmental) - Office work; regular working hours with occasional increase in workload when approaching financial deadlines (year-end closing typically) - Operational effectiveness/Accountability, Collaboration/Teamwork, Innovation, Communication with Transparency, Controlling and Performance Management, Accounting, Reporting and Processes, Ability to make decisions/Sense of urgency, Resilience, Motivating and inspiring, Continuously managing and developing people, Leading the way in EHS, Strategic Vision, Convincing and Influencing, Shaping and driving change, Risk Management