This position is for an European MNC automotive manufacturing company
Designation:Controlling & Reporting Specialist
Responsibilities:_
Controlling of the transactional accounting performed by the Bangalore team, ensuring quality, completeness and adherence to deadlines
Preparation of lower-level (entity and cost-center) management reporting for the Group entities in scope
Review and approval of reconciliations, postings and payment proposals prepared by the accounting team
First point of contact and escalation for the accounting specialists, with the Danish finance team as support
Support the phased transfer of controlling tasks into the shared service center (planned from Q1 2027)
Continuous improvement of internal and financial reporting / processes, integrating BI, RPA and AI when suited
Tasks:_
Review of supplier invoice, AR and bank postings and of monthly account reconciliations
Support to, and controlling of, the monthly closing procedure for entities in scope
Preparation of monthly management reporting, incl.
actual-vs-budget and variance analysis at entity / cost-center level
Preparation and maintenance of standard reporting packages and KPIs for the European finance team
Maintaining and improving desktop procedures, controls and the escalation model
Ad hoc analyses and reporting requested by the Group finance function
Preferred Skills
Proven working experience within financial / business controlling, review or audit
Experience from a shared service center, captive or BPO setting, incl. task transitions / migrations
Proven working experience with ERP and reporting / BI tools (e.g. Microsoft Dynamics, Power BI)
Advanced Excel skills
Knowledge of IFRS and an understanding of local statutory requirements
Experience within development and implementation of procedures and controls
Able to work independently and to guide and support junior colleagues
Qualifications and Education Requirements
CA / CMA / ACCA (qua