Our client, an international market leader in its segment, is looking for an experienced finance professional for the newly created position of EMEA Finance Director (Europe, Middle East & Africa).
The successful candidate will manage all financial activities of two business segments in the region with more than $200 million in revenue.
- Evaluate the current structure of the finance division and develop a strategic plan for driving continuing improvement
- Provide insightful business and financial analysis to senior management in EMEA and corporate management
- Lead continuing improvement of the forecasting process through education of regional finance staff & managing directors on financial issues affecting their results
- Deliver high-quality US GAAP financial statements for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting for multiple international entities
- Develop and implement control that would verify and maintain the integrity of all systems,processes, and data for worldwide visibility & value
- Take responsibility for mantaining Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) compliance
- Partner with Corporate Treasury to optimize banking relationships and cash management
- Master's degree in Accounting or Finance
- MBA or equivalent certificate will be an advantage
- Minimum 10 years of professional experience with at least 5 years in a senior financial position within an international environment
- Working knowledge of US GAAP and SOX standards
- Professional qualifications in finance (ACCA or CIMA) are required
- Demonstrated ability to build cross-functional teams, drive change through process and system implementation
- Strong leadership, negotiating and communication skills
- Dynamic personality, flexibility and customer orientation
- Ability to work across multiple cultures and willingness to travel across the region (up to 50%)
- Fluent English and Polish in both writing and speaking
Job ref: WFLZ7589
