Business Controlling Expert

MediGroup | Finance & Business Controlling

 

Numbers tell a story. We're looking for someone who can turn that story into better business decisions.

At MediGroup, finance is not just about reporting what has happened. It's about understanding why it happened, identifying what can be improved, and helping shape what comes next.

 

We are looking for a Business Controlling Expert who sees beyond the numbers, understands the bigger business picture, and knows how to turn financial and operational data into meaningful insights and recommendations.

 

If you enjoy connecting the dots, challenging assumptions, identifying opportunities and working closely with business leaders to improve performance, this could be the right opportunity for you.

 

About the company

 

MediGroup is the largest private healthcare system in Serbia, bringing together more than 2,500 professionals and providing healthcare services in 40 cities across the country, in more than 40 medical fields.

Our network includes hospitals, health centers and polyclinics, diagnostic centers and more than 70 laboratory locations, enabling us to provide patients with comprehensive healthcare - from prevention and diagnostics to treatment and recovery.

Since December 2025, MediGroup has been part of Mehiläinen Group, one of the leading private healthcare groups in Europe, headquartered in Finland. As part of an international healthcare group, we combine local expertise and experience with knowledge, innovation and modern healthcare and digital solutions from other countries where Mehiläinen operates.

Together, we continue to develop patient-centered healthcare while continuously improving the quality, expertise and experience of our patients.

 

Job description

 

As a Business Controlling Expert, you will play an important role in connecting financial performance with business strategy and day-to-day operations. You will go beyond traditional reporting, helping the business understand what drives its results, where opportunities lie, and what actions can lead to better performance.

Working closely with management and different business functions, you will provide financial insights, challenge existing assumptions and support informed decision-making. You will also contribute to the development of more efficient reporting and planning processes, making better use of data, automation and Business Intelligence tools.

This is an opportunity to take an active role in a dynamic and evolving business, where your analyses and recommendations can make a real difference.

 

Your responsibilities will include:

 

• Turning data into business insights: Analysing financial and operational performance, identifying key trends and explaining what drives business results. Preparing management reports with a focus on conclusions, insights and recommendations rather than numbers alone.
• Monitoring business performance: Tracking key performance indicators (KPIs), identifying deviations from targets, understanding their underlying causes and recommending actions to improve results.
• Budgeting and forecasting: Taking an active role in budgeting, forecasting and financial planning, monitoring budget execution and supporting management in anticipating future business performance.
• Financial modelling and scenario planning: Developing financial models, scenarios and business cases to assess business opportunities, risks, profitability and the potential impact of strategic and operational decisions.
• Business partnering and decision support: Working closely with business leaders and cross-functional teams, connecting financial results with operational activities and providing perspectives and recommendations that support better decisions.
• Profitability and cost optimisation: Analysing cost structures, profitability and operational efficiency, identifying opportunities for optimisation and sustainable business improvement.
• Reporting and BI development: Contributing to the development and automation of reporting processes and BI solutions, improving data quality, accessibility and the use of data across the organisation.
• Continuous improvement and transformation: Identifying opportunities to improve financial planning, controlling and reporting processes, while participating in digitalisation, transformation and international integration projects, including the implementation of Group standards and best practices.

 

Required qualifications:

 

• University degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or a related field.
• 3+ years of relevant experience in business controlling, FP&A, financial analysis or a related field.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, business performance indicators (KPIs) and financial planning processes.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience working with ERP systems and BI tools.
• Hands-on experience building and maintaining Power BI reports and dashboards, including data modeling, DAX and Power Query, with connections to multiple data sources (SQL, Excel, ERP systems).
• Strong analytical thinking and the ability to interpret complex data, identify business implications and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• A proactive approach, strong sense of ownership and the confidence to challenge assumptions and suggest improvements.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with different stakeholders and levels of management.
• Business-level proficiency in English.

Experience in large, complex or international organisations will be considered an advantage.

 

We offer:

 

• The opportunity to be part of an international group and work in an international business environment.
• The opportunity to contribute directly to important business decisions and influence business performance through data-driven insights.
• The opportunity to take part in process improvement, digitalisation and the development of modern BI and reporting solutions.
• Opportunities for professional development, training and the advancement of knowledge and skills.
• Benefits within the “Health Package” for you and your family members.

 

 

If you think you are the right person for this position, please send us your CV.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

 

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