Glossary entry

English term or phrase:

Head of Controlling department

Bulgarian translation:

ръководител на отдел "Контролинг"

Added to glossary by Kalinka Hristova
Nov 28, 2012 16:38
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English term

Head of Controlling department

English to Bulgarian Bus/Financial Accounting
I'm actually looking for the correct English translation of the Bulgarian term that is often naively translated as " Head of Controlling department".

In other words, I've seen in several LinkedIn profiles of Bulgarian professionals the term "Head of Controlling department". However, this term doesn't seem to be a common occurrence in proper English, so I suspect it's been translated verbatim with suboptimal results.

What would be the correct English translation?

(Note: I'm not proficient in Bulgarian)
Change log

Dec 3, 2012 07:16: Kalinka Hristova changed "Edited KOG entry" from "<a href="/profile/48526">Dan Dascalescu's</a> old entry - "Head of Controlling department"" to ""ръководител на отдел \"Контрол\"""

Discussion

Christo Metschkaroff Nov 28, 2012:
to controll Май никой не вдява (вкл. и преподавателите по финансови и други дейности), че тези дейности се УПРАВЛЯВАТ, а не се контролират... ;-(
Ekaterina Kroumova Nov 28, 2012:
Well, without any context... Is it a bank position?
Dan Dascalescu (asker) Nov 28, 2012:
Financial control. @Ekaterina. Erm. Of course I've Googled it. The original phrase, https://www.google.com/search?q="head of controlling de... only pops up on Russian, Bulgarian and Romanian sites. That clearly indicates a translation peculiarity, rather than vernacular usage.
Ekaterina Kroumova Nov 28, 2012:
Head of finance and controlling is quite a common position, please google it. Manager is also possible, depending on context (size of company).
Nadezhda Damyanova Nov 28, 2012:
please, specify what kind of control Is it Financial Management and Control? Or is it control in other areas such as occupational health and safety or contsruction works?

Proposed translations

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ръководител на отдел "Контрол"

http://www.legalworld.bg/show.php?storyid=19403
От днес под домашен арест излиза и колежката й Ценка Георгиева, ръководител на отдел "Контрол" в териториалната дирекция на НАП във Велико Търново.



There are also several references for "ръководител на отдел "Контролинг"":

http://www.investor.bg/bylgariia/5/a/promeni-v-nadzorniia-sy...
Клаус Мюледер е австрийски гражданин, доктор по бизнес администрация, лектор във "Wirtschaftsuniversitat", Виена, и с дългогодишен стаж в банки и международни корпорации. От 2005 г. е ръководител на отдел "Контролинг" във Wiener Stadtische.

http://www.karieri.bg/management/profile/370960_predpriemach...
"След престоя си в Япония той започна да цени повече служителите на фирмата като ресурс", спомня си Мила Маринова, ръководител на отдел "Контролинг и вът­решна ревизия". Самият управител го потвърждава - първото нещо, което му прави впечатление в Япония, е грижата на фирмата за служителя и на служителя за фирмата.

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http://www.michaelpage.ch/content.html?subsectionid=11433
HEAD OF CONTROLLING The position of Head of Controlling can imply two possible roles: head of international/ regional controlling and head of controlling in its local dimension.

An international financial controller is responsible for the management of the entire finance control function across the region or at the worldwide level.


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The main tasks are:
Present financial analysis of the general profit and loss at the international/regional level in order to monitor gross profit and key financial performance figures
Provide high-quality focused financial information to business leaders to support the profitable development of the region. The aim is to allow proactive/reliable business decision-making
Manage an effective budgeting and forecasting process
Monitor tax and treasury management
Motivate, manage and lead the national controlling manager and the accounting/administration managers
Manage ongoing development of financial systems, including implementation of financial software (SAP, Hyperion, etc.)
Develop and implement controlling tools
Negotiate with international business partners and banks

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Reports to:
Finance Director
Managing Director

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Profile:
For this position, the successful candidate is usually a qualified finance professional with a minimum of 8 to 10 years of cumulated experience in controlling, reporting and accounting. He/She has a solid track record of success in a multinational company and experience in working within his/her geographical region or a similar one at the international level.

An international controller has a wide experience in dealing with cultural diversity. Additionally, he/she has to demonstrate strong management skills and entrepreneurial thinking, and be result-oriented. The international role frequently involves extensive travel (up to 60%).

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Perspectives:
Typically a Head of Controlling position can lead to a CFO / VP Finance position.

http://www.parksiderec.com/jobs/head-of-controlling-134.htm
Head of Controlling
The main functions of the job are as follows:
Full responsibility for the UK Corporate Controlling department
Ensuring all monthly deadlines are met
Manage the UK budgeting and forecasting process
Provide financial data and analysis
Ensuring P&L structure agrees with head office guideline
Assist the CFO with business cases and appraisal analysis for major investments
Management of two staff, who are part qualified

The ideal candidate must be qualified CIMA/ACCA as stated, 3 years management accounts experience and 5 years budgeting and forecasting. The role requires strong analytical skills, ability to work to strict deadlines and to be able to shape workflows and processes. IT skills - Business Object Planning, SAP FI/CO desirable.
Note from asker:
Kalina, thanks for the answer. As I noted in my question, I don't speak Bulgarian, and the preferred language for the explanation was English. What I'm looking for ultimately is the correct English translation of the job title.
Peer comment(s):

agree Dimitar Dimitrov : Абсолютно.
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