Senior Indirect Cost Controller

About Bull

Bull is a story. One with a century of European innovation and a working environment where experts design powerful, sustainable, and sovereign digital solutions, enabling states and industries to retain full control over their data and their AI.

Bull is also thousands of engineers, researchers and passionate tech people shaping the future of high‑performance computing, AI, and quantum technologies.

Every day, our teams push the boundaries of what is technologically possible – from next‑generation HPC architectures to exascale supercomputers – supported by world‑class R&D, more than 1,600 patents, and unique end‑to‑end capabilities spanning hardware design, software engineering, data science and quantum research.

We are a people‑centric, innovation‑driven company, where collaboration spans Europe, the Americas and India. We share a common vision of a responsible and sustainable innovation that delivers concrete impact for our customers.

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.
• High level of ownership, accountability and attention to detail, combined with solid leadership and autonomy.
  
• Great organizational skills, rigor, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
  
• Analytical mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
  
• 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.

Join us!

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