Senior Indirect Cost Controller
Sofia, BG
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We are searching for a Senior Indirect Cost Controller to join Bull’s Finance team.
Job Summary
The Senior Indirect Cost Controller is responsible for ensuring full ownership, accuracy, and transparency of the P&L and Balance Sheet for the entity/entities in scope. This role plays a key part in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and performance monitoring for indirect costs. The Senior Indirect Cost Controller acts as a strategic business partner to senior stakeholders, proactively identifying risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement while ensuring strong financial governance and high-quality reporting.
The role requires a strong analytical background, deep understanding of controlling processes, and the ability to lead initiatives that improve efficiency, data quality, and financial integrity.
Job Responsibilities:
- Own the P&L and Balance Sheet for the assigned entities, ensuring accuracy, transparency and timely reporting.
- Coordinate month-end and year-end closing activities in accordance with internal standards.
- Lead the budgeting and forecasting cycles, aligning assumptions with business strategy and financial targets.
- Analyze indirect costs, identify variances, risks and opportunities, and propose improvement actions.
- Provide financial insights and act as a trusted business partner to senior stakeholders.
- Support strategic planning through scenario modelling and forward‑looking analysis.
- Improve and standardize controlling processes, driving efficiency, accuracy and data quality.
- Identify opportunities for automation and digitalization of reporting activities.
- Ensure alignment with internal control requirements and support audit activities when needed.
- Act as the main finance contact for the assigned entities and provide guidance to junior team members when applicable.
Profile and Experience:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Business Administration or related field (master’s degree is a strong advantage)
Experience
- 6+ years of relevant experience in Finance, preferably in Controlling or FP&A.
- Proven experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- Strong understanding of financial statements and controlling processes.
- Experience working in a multicultural and matrix environment.
- Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools (SAP; tools such as Clarity, Octopus, Iris).
Skills:
Technical Skills
- Experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP).
- Experience with financial reporting tools.
- Advanced Excel and strong data analysis skills.
- Ability to work with and interpret data from multiple sources.
Soft Skills
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
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High level of ownership, accountability and attention to detail, combined with solid leadership and autonomy.
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Great organizational skills, rigor, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
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Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
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Proactive and results‑oriented.
What we offer
- Opportunities for professional growth in a global, multicultural environment.
- Exposure to cross‑functional financial initiatives with real business impact.
- Collaborative team culture and dynamic working environment.
- Competitive benefits package, including wellness days, medical coverage, food vouchers, and Multisport card.
What happens next?
- Your application will be reviewed (1–2 business days).
- Short‑listed candidates will be contacted for a discussion with HR.
- Interview with the hiring manager.
- Final feedback provided within 1–10 business days.
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