Head of Financial Controlling
Position Circumstances
- Career Category: Exec. / Management, Banking / Finance, Accounting
- Schedule:Full-time
- Salary: Negotiable
As the Head of Financial Controlling, you will oversee the financial planning, reporting, and analysis for our institute, ensuring transparency and compliance across public subventions and service activities. You will report directly to the CFO and lead a team of controllers, playing a key role in strategic decision-making and resource allocation.
Recruitment conditions:
- Language: English and/or French
- Contract: The initial contract is offered for 1 year (renewable)
- Start Date: Available to start as soon as possible
- Remote Work: Possibility to work remotely, subject to job role and management approval
Duties & Responsibilities:
- Financial Planning & Analysis
- Develop and maintain annual budgets and mid-year forecasts aligned with the institute’s scientific and operational goals.
- Monitor and analyze financial health of the institute, providing actionable insights to the CFO and senior management.
- Set-up units/departments P&L for monthly follow-up.
- Develop and enhance existing ERP and reporting tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and user experience.
- Funding & Compliance
- Oversee the financial administration of public subventions, ensuring compliance with grant requirements and reporting deadlines.
- Manage the financial aspects of service activities, including pricing, contract cost tracking, and viability analysis.
- Implement recurrent meetings with research units and service/departments heads to discuss project progress, financial needs, and resource allocation.
- In collaboration with the Grants Office, liaise with funding agencies, auditors, and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance and transparency.
- Team Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of ~3 controllers, fostering a culture of accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- In collaboration with Accounting, streamline financial processes and implement best practices in financial controlling. Challenge status quo and encourage a right-first-time mindset.
- Strategic Support
- Provide financial expertise to support strategic initiatives, investment decisions, and risk management.
- Develop a monthly dashboard and KPIs.
- Collaborate with units/department heads to align financial resources with research priorities and operational needs.
Benefits:
- Private health insurance including family coverage and life insurance
- NSSF (Health Care, Occupational Risk, Retirement)
- Khmer New Year, Pchum Ben and End-of-Year Bonus
- Annual leave plus an additional day every three years
- Multicultural environment with staff from different nationalities
- Opportunities for growth and career advancement
Expected Profile of Candidates
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, CMA) is a plus.
Work History:
- Experience in financial controlling, preferably in research, academic, or life sciences environment. Experience with public funding and service activities is highly desirable for 7 years
Skills & Knowledge:
General & Technical Skills
- Proficiency in ERP systems, financial modeling, and reporting tools. Familiarity with grant management tools is a plus.
- Advanced ability in financial modeling, forecasting, and budget scenario analysis.
- Strong knowledge of management accounting, cost control, and financial performance measurement.
- Solid understanding of budgeting, variance analysis, and financial statement interpretation.
- Good understanding of Cambodian accounting standards and alignment with international financial practices (IFRS or equivalent).
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills. Ability to work in a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment.
- Problem-solving mindset, capable of interpreting complex financial data.
- Excellent communication skills, able to present financial insights clearly to non-financial audiences.
- Demonstrated leadership and team management ability, fostering collaboration and accountability.
- Effective organization and time management skills, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Adaptability and flexibility in working within a dynamic, multicultural, and interdisciplinary environment.
- Integrity, attention to detail, and commitment to transparency in all financial processes.
- Integrity, reliability, and confidentiality in managing financial data.
- Strategic mindset with operational precision.
- Proactive and solution-oriented, able to anticipate risks and propose improvements.
- Adaptable and resilient, comfortable working in a multicultural and multidisciplinary environment.
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills promoting teamwork and professional development.
- Commitment to IPC’s mission in advancing science and public health in Cambodia.
