CFO

The organisation

Our client is a high-tech medical devices company based in the north of The Netherlands. This organization is founded in 2011 with the goal to develop innovative technological solutions. The company has approximately 150 team members in various locations. Their products are sold in more than 50 countries.

The position

To manage their further growth and to strengthen the management team, we are looking for a CFO who will report to the CEO/COO.

The CFO is responsible provide strategic financial leadership, professionalism and coordination to secure sustainable growth of market share and profitability for the Company’s operations, while further improving the internal financial processes and controls and maintaining a sound financial basis (balance sheet, p&l, cash).

Tasks & responsibilities

• Be a proactive member of the International Management Team and act as a business partner towards the other board members
• Responsible for all finance, accounting and administration/back-office activities
• Participate in contract and other legal administrative work with respect to the Company’s (International) operations and activities
• Ensure that the all financial and administrative policies are accurate, well documented, consistently applied in the organization
• Support members of the team in financial issues; assist the team in quoting, order processing, distribution matters, inventory management, etc.
• Improve upon a strong planning and control cycle, specific areas:
  • KPI’s for analysis on both financial and non-financial indicators in order to support the business and performances effectively
  • Performs calculations serving cost prices, projects, contracts, investments and recalculations (Capex/Opex decision making analysis)
• Assist in the business strategy for the Company’s International operations and activities
• Support with M&A activities and post-acquisition integration
• Convert the strategy into financial (revenue and cost) targets for the activities and forecast and monitor the actual business performance; analyse deviations from targets and report about this
• Manage resources, be constantly alert for opportunities to reduce costs and manage cost reduction initiatives
• Optimize cash flow and working capital (e.g. inventory, leases, Capex)
• Responsible for the financing/funding policy
• Liaise/interact with shareholders, external auditors, tax, and banks
• Provide the weekly & monthly financial reporting; secure and provide adequate and well prepared information for consolidation of results at the Company level
• Responsible for the Company’s tax position
• Managing and responsible for the application for relevant local and EU subsidies (a.o. WBSO)
• Interface with the Company’s Informational Technology department
• Assist in building organizational harmony and encouraging efforts towards common goals

Candidate profile

• Academic or Higher Education level Economics, Business Administration, Accountancy. A post-doctoral RA/RC degree is an advantage. Additional Accountancy/Auditing education in case of Higher Education is preferred.
• At least 10 years of successful financial management experience, preferably with around 5 years in a similar position. Affinity with the medical sector.
• Experience and having had responsibilities with respect to handling and coordination of legal contracting and administrative matters.
• Experience in leading a quality financial organization in terms of process integrity, efficiency improvement, personnel motivation and process optimisation.
• Experience and effectiveness in working at management level, in reporting and communicating in an international and multicultural environment, in operating in multiple countries.
• International candidates are also very welcome to apply. Excellent knowledge of the English language is a must.
• Willingness to travel.

Interested?

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