Market Business Controller

TMF Group

  • Halifax, NS
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 9 days ago
We never ask for payment as part of our selection process, and we always contact candidates via our corporate accounts and platforms. If you are approached for payment, this is likely to be fraudulent. Please check to see whether the role you are interested in is posted here, on our website.About TMF GroupTMF Group is a leading provider of critical administrative services, helping clients invest and operate safely around the world. We provide legal, financial, and employee administration through TMF Group's teams in 120 offices.Discover the RoleWe are seeking a dynamic and commercially minded Market Business Controller to join our finance team. This key position combines financial planning & analysis (FP&A) and business partnering responsibilities to support the local market's strategic and operational goals. The role will have a dual reporting line, ensuring alignment with both local business needs and TMF Group's global FP&A framework.Key ResponsibilitiesFinancial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
  • Lead and coordinate the local market's budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes in line with group timelines and standards.
  • Analyze monthly financial results, identify key trends and variances, and provide actionable insights to support decision-making.
  • Collaborate with the group controlling team to ensure compliance with global FP&A processes, policies, and tools.
  • Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs).
Business Partnering
  • Act as a strategic advisor to local market leadership, providing financial guidance to drive growth, efficiency, and profitability.
  • Support business cases, investment appraisals, and pricing strategies with robust financial modelling and analysis.
  • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to align financial planning with commercial objectives.
  • Challenge and influence operational stakeholders to ensure financial targets are met or exceeded.
Governance & Compliance
  • Ensure the integrity and accuracy of financial data used in decision-making and reporting.
  • Work with internal and external auditors to support financial reviews and audits.
  • Maintain a strong internal control environment and ensure adherence to group finance policies.
Key Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field; professional certification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA) preferred.
  • 5+ years of experience in financial planning, analysis, or controlling, ideally within an international or matrix organization.
  • Strong business acumen with a proven track record in business partnering and driving financial performance.
  • Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and deliver clear insights.
  • Proficiency in financial systems and tools (e.g., ERP, BI platforms, Excel); experience with Onestream and Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
  • Fluent in English; Spanish language skills are an advantage.
What's in it for you?
  • Work with colleagues and clients around the world on interesting and challenging work.
  • We provide internal career opportunities, so you can take your career further within TMF.
  • Continuous development is supported through global learning opportunities from the TMF Business Academy.
Making an Impact
  • You'll be helping us to make the world a simpler place to do business for our clients.
  • Through our corporate social responsibility program, you'll also be making a difference in the communities where we work.
A Supportive Environment
  • Strong feedback culture to help build an engaging workplace.
  • Our inclusive work environment allows you to work from our offices around the world, as well as from home, helping you find the right work-life balance to perform at your best.
We're looking forward to getting to know you!

TMF Group