BU Finance Director

The organisation

Our Client is a manufacturer of medical devices. They have a significant presence in Europe and overseas. In order to strengthen the BU management team of one of their BU’s, they are now looking to recruit a Business Unit Finance Director.

The position

• As a BU Finance Director you are responsible for the planning and control of all financial, accounting, reporting and tax matters of the Business Unit
• As a member of the management team of the Business Unit you are responsible for, and shall contribute to, achieving the goals of your Business Unit, by providing financial and other relevant expertise, including, but not limited to cost management, risk and insurance and investment/divestment evaluation
• It is your responsibility to manage a team of finance staff in the locations in Europe and international offices and have oversight over the accounting/reporting and control activities
• You have a leading role in the roll-out of chosen ERP system (Navision) for the BU which will be deployed worldwide
• You efficiently deploy ERP systems to ensure that the financial accounts, management reports and forecasts of your Business Unit are generated and analysed timely and adequately reflect the financial performance and position
• You have a natural preference to analyse business results and performance and to seek opportunities for improving results in a dynamic environment
• You work together easily with technical/operational staff and with executive management to achieve this
• The Business Unit Finance Director reports to the BU General Manager and has a functional (dotted) reporting line to the Group Chief Financial Officer

Candidate profile

• Master’s degree with Certified Accounting or Certified Controlling qualification
• Preferably 10 - 15 years’ experience having worked in an international manufacturing environment
• There is a strong preference for candidates who are familiar with the medical devices industry
• Up-to-date knowledge of IFRS accounting standards and the translation to internal management reporting requirements
• Experience in developing and generating accurate and insightful management reports and timely information on the Business Unit’s operations, results, forecasts and financial position
• Knowledge of ERP and ICT applications in support of the financial closing and reporting processes and of purchasing, stocks and logistics operations
• Good knowledge of financial planning, budgeting and the preparation of analyses and forecasts
• Knowledge of fiscal affairs, treasury, cash management and insurances
• M&A experience is a plus
• Mastering the Dutch and English language verbally and in writing

Interested?

You are invited to apply for this position by using the form below.