Head of Finance & Controlling

Lead the companys financial operations ensuring accuracy transparency and strategic alignment with business objectives. This role will oversee all financial processesfrom daily operations to long-term planningand work closely with senior leadership to drive sustainable growth: 

Main accountabilities and tasks

• Act as the primary financial and controlling authority for the entity ensuring overall financial health and a commitment to information transparency; lead all department operations including accounting treasury cash flow management and financial controls.
• Analyze monthly performance and prepare monthly internal Financial presentation including reconciliation of actual performance and previous forecast
• Analyze customer and product margins
• Prepare and execute annual standard costing run and variance analysis throughout the year
• Develop and implement financial strategies policies and procedures that strengthen governance and efficiency ensuring regulatory compliance.
• Oversee financial planning and analysis providing actionable insights to support decision-making and optimize profitability.
• Supervise the preparation of monthly quarterly and annual financial reports ensuring compliance with accounting standards and company policies.
• Manage billing and collection processes ensuring accuracy and timely revenue recognition.
• Partner with cross-functional teams headquarters and the local unit to ensure alignment between financial and business objectives.
• Serve as the main point of contact with external partners such as banks auditors and vendors on financial tax and regulatory matters.
• Create models to forecast volumes revenue cost of goods sold (COGS) and operating expenses (OPEX) on a monthly basis.
• Prepare annual Budget
• Provide KPIs related to business trends to give visibility on performance versus plan. Analyze and report variances against plan/forecast across all corporate items.
• Support the local finance team with a focus on process improvement enhancing agility and accuracy reducing bureaucracy driving automation and minimizing low-impact operational activities

Qualifications :

Work experience: Proven hands-on experience (5 years) in accounting and finance

Expertise (e.g. professional technical):  Expertise in preparing and overseeing financial statements. Good understanding of product costing (ideally standard costing) in industrial environment

Education: Level:  Bachelors degree  Subject: Accounting Finance Economics or related field  

Certifications: Postgraduate in Business Management Taxation and Controllership

Languages: Fluency in English both written and spoken

Soft skills:  Strong analytical mindset with solid knowledge in accounting financial analysis auditing and process management; ability to leverage financial and system data to improve decision-making and efficiency. Demonstrated ability to deliver accurate high-quality work manage multiple priorities and take full ownership of results in a fast-paced environment.

Lead and motivate the team to achieve goals and maintain a collaborative environment. Communicate clearly and assertively promoting active listening. Plan and organize activities by setting priorities and deadlines. Delegate tasks appropriately encouraging autonomy and responsibility. Provide continuous feedback and guidance for development. Adapt strategies to changes and diverse profiles.

Other: High proficiency in Excel and solid knowledge of SAP financial module. Strong data analysis and financial modeling skills.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Contract