22 Aug 2025

Head of Controlling at BURN

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Job Description

BURN designs, manufactures, and distributes aspirational fuel-efficient cooking products that save lives and forests in the developing world.BURN has revolutionized the global cookstove sector by proving the business case for selling a high quality, locally manufactured and unsubsidized cookstoves.Since 2013, BURN has sold 200,000+ high quality, locally manu…

Head of Controlling

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 4–5 controllers, ensuring high performance and professional growth.
  • Allocate tasks effectively, monitor progress, and ensure deadlines are met.
  • Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement within the department.
  • Prepare and coordinate the company’s monthly, quarterly and annual reports in collaboration with the finance team, other stakeholders and CFO.
  • Other reporting to management, the board and other stakeholders such as banks and other financial institutions.
  • Prepare financial analyzes, profitability assessments and provide a good decision basis for management.
  • Ensure accounting and tax compliance with all applicable laws and regulations in the countries in which BURN operates.
  • Ensure close financial follow-up of the company’s business areas and units, including supporting managers and contributing to a better understanding of finances.
  • Monitor, analyze, and report on cost structures across the business.
  • Review inventory valuations, stock movements, and related cost impacts.
  • Identify cost-saving opportunities and operational efficiencies.
  • Provide in-depth financial analysis to support strategic initiatives and business decisions.
  • Develop financial models and simulations for scenario planning.
  • Track key performance metrics and recommend improvement actions.
  • Identify and implement process improvements to enhance reporting accuracy and efficiency.
  • Oversee the use and development of financial controlling systems and tools.
  • Lead the budgeting process and obtain relevant information in collaboration with department heads and Senior Management Team.
  • Ad hoc reporting and analyzes and projects.
  • Identify and assess areas of significant business risk.
  • Identify and reduce all business and financial risks through effective implementation and monitoring of controls.
  • Ensure complete, accurate and timely audit information is reported to Management and/or Risk Committees.

Skills and Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master’s degree or CPA/ACCA/CIMA preferred).
  • 7+ years’ experience in controlling, finance, or accounting, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
  • Strong knowledge of cost controlling, inventory management, and financial analysis.
  • Proven track record of preparing management and board-level reports.
  • Proven knowledge of auditing standards and procedures, laws, rules and regulations.
  • Excellent understanding of financial systems (e.g., SAP, MS NAV, Oracle, or equivalent ERP).
  • Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
  • Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to multitask.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.


Method of Application

Submit your CV and Application on Company Website : Click Here

Closing Date : September 11, 2025





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