JOB SUMMARY

The FP&A Controller for ROC Americas plays a key role in steering financial planning, performance analysis, and management reporting across the region, covering Axens Group’s three activities: Licensing, Equipment, and Products. The position leads budgeting and forecasting cycles, supports monthly close activities, and partners closely with Accounting, Operations, project teams, and business leadership to deliver reliable financial insights, strengthen performance monitoring, and support decision-making. This role is critical in driving financial discipline, improving visibility on business performance, and contributing to the achievement of regional objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Financial Closing & Reporting: Lead and coordinate monthly closing activities for ROC Americas and Canada entities, ensure the accuracy and relevance of financial results, and deliver timely dashboards and internal management reporting in close coordination with accounting and operational stakeholders.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Planning: Lead the annual budget and business plan process and manage periodic reforecasts across all activities. Support scenario analysis, financial modeling, and forward-looking performance reviews to help management anticipate risks and opportunities.
• Business Performance & Decision Support: Provide variance analysis and actionable insights on actual performance versus budget, forecast, and prior year. Support management in monitoring the achievement of objectives and in making informed operational and financial decisions.
• Process Improvement & Internal Control: Drive continuous improvement of reporting processes, controls, and financial tools. Contribute to finance transformation initiatives, including systems enhancements, reporting efficiencies, and governance improvements.
• Team Leadership: Manage, coach, and develop the FP&A team, promote collaboration across functions, and ensure effective support to the business and finance organization

Education

• Degree in Accounting or Finance, graduate degree preferred

Work Experience

• 10–15+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, controlling, accounting, or audit
• Strong experience in budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and performance analysis
• Experience in a multinational and/or project-driven environment
• Proven ability to work across functions and support operational stakeholders 
• Experience managing or mentoring team members 
• Familiarity with SAP and financial reporting systems

Required SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Technical skills

• Financial planning and analysis
• Variance analysis
• Management reporting
• Financial modeling
• Internal controls awareness
• ERP / reporting tools
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint

• Behavioral competencies

• Strong analytical mindset
• Ability to synthesize and communicate complex financial information
• Business partnering and influencing skills
• Attention to detail with a pragmatic approach
• Ability to manage competing priorities
• Team leadership and collaboration

Key Success Factors

• Timely and accurate monthly close support 
• High-quality budget and forecast submissions 
• Relevant management reporting and dashboards 
• Strong coordination with Accounting and operational teams 
• Continuous improvement of reporting and control environment 
• Effective team management and development

QHSE REQUIREMENTS

Quality:

• Take responsibility for the sustainability of Axens and ensuring quality performance 
• Report any and all quality related issues or non-conformities to your manager 
• Maintain awareness, proactively participate and support all Axens policies for quality management
• Assist in the continual improvement of an effective Integrated Management System complying with the requirements of ISO 9001 to latest revision.
• Assist in achieving Site, Department, Regional and Global Quality Management Program goals and objectives. 

Health and Safety:

• Take responsibility for the health and safety of self and others 
• Report any and all health and safety incidents to your manager 
• Maintain awareness, proactively participate and support all Axens policies and objectives regarding health and safety 
• Assist in the continual improvement of an effective Integrated Management System complying with the requirements of ISO 45001 to latest revision.
• Assist in achieving Site, Departmental, Regional and Global Health and Safety goals and objectives 

Environmental:

• Take responsibility for the sustainability of Axens and protecting the environment 
• Report any and all environmental concerns or incidents to your manager 
• Maintain awareness, proactively participate and support all Axens policies regarding environmental protection
• Assist in the continual improvement of an effective Integrated Management System complying with the requirements of ISO 14001 to latest revision.
• Assist in achieving Site, Departmental, Regional and Global Environmental Management Program goals and objectives