Financial Controller / CFO

Job Title:                     Financial Controller / CFO

Department:                Finance

Reports to:                  Managing Director (directly), Head of Regional Finance & Controlling MEA-R (indirectly)

Our client is one of the world's leading suppliers of pumps and valves and related services.

Mission:

The Financial Controller plays a pivotal role in overseeing and managing all financial and controlling aspects of the business. Initially starting as the sole finance professional, responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with internal local, Group and external regulations, and providing strategic financial guidance to support business growth. Building a strong Finance Team as well as developing and documenting standard business processes with financial relevance as a foundation for scalable growth.

Primary functions:

• Responsibility and accountability for the finance function, related business processes including continuous improvements and internal financial policies.
• Leading and managing the future Finance Team by example at all times, including appraisals, wellbeing and development.
• Representing the company in all financial matters with external business partners.
• Member of Senior Management team supporting the company and the Managing Director at all times.
• Attendance at company and Group wide meetings representing the company.
• Local compliance officer

Key Responsibilities and accountabilities are as follows but not limited to:

• Finance & cash
• Profitability and management accounts
• Taxes
• Inventories
• General & company administration

Educational background

• Bachelor's degree in Finance and/or Accounting
• CPA, CA, CIMA, CMA certification
• IFRS, tax and local GAAP certifications

Experience

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or in a similar role.
• Experience working within a subsidiary of a Group company is a must.
• Experience in a small company or startup environment is a plus.
• Audti experience is of benefit

Skills

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting standards
• Good understanding of FX
• IFRS practical accounting skills
• Proficiency in financial modeling and analysis
• Familiarity with ERP systems, preferably experince in Business One, SAP BI SAP Analytcis Cloud, Coupa Treasury
• Outstanding excel skills
• Excellent analytical skillset
• Ability to interpret financial data and provide strategic recommendations
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to convey complex financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• Comfortable working in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and take initiative
• High level of integrity and ethical conduct
• Demonstrated commitment to confidentiality
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Willingness to take on additional responsibilities as needed
• Proactive mindset with a willingness to take the lead on financial initiatives.
• Solution-oriented approach to challenges
• Highly organised
• Ability to multi-task and constantly re-evaluate priorities, putting the company first
• Good leadership qualities
• Outstanding communication and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Candidates must demonstrate speed, intelligence, and energy
• High levels of confidence, responsibility and ownership

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