Finance Director

The organisation

Our client is a global leader in professional information, software solutions and services. They help their customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with specialized technology and services. 
Their Digital Experience Group (*/dxg) is the digital solution provider within their organization and is assigned with the acceleration of the time-to-market and innovation rate of their businesses globally, by leveraging both local and centralized innovations across the company.

The position

As the Finance Director of their Technology BV you will manage a team of 2 Financial Controllers and report directly to the CFO of */dxg. 
In this newly created position, you will be responsible for the planning and budgeting cycle and assure the Financial Control and Tax Compliance for their Technology B.V. 

The */dxg finance team consist of 14 people, based out of the US and the HQ in The Netherlands. They are an international divers team that reaches their goals through collaboration and a drive to deliver the best results.  

Tasks & responsibilities

• Contribute to global technology strategy and decision making as part of their Technology BV Management Committee
• Provide senior business partnership (finance) to key global technology initiatives 
• Oversee their Technology B.V. planning process (strategic 3-year planning (VSP), budgeting and latest estimates) 
• Member of the management committee, provide financial input to the management committee meetings
• Oversee key financial processes (i.e. P2P, Billing and month end closing)
• Oversee and manage */dxg and their Technology B.V. capitalization process: ensure compliance with the accounting guidelines, monitor costs of ongoing projects, managing the capitalization and amortization of assets and reporting to stakeholders on the CAPEX status
• Partner with Corporate Tax and Tech BV executive stakeholders to track and optimize tax benefits derived from Tech BV’s innovative activities; drive financial execution on opportunities to expand Tech BV ‘s activities
• Monitor project forecasting, review of project portfolio
• Develop and maintain working relationships with business units, GBS, */dxg and Corporate Finance (Accounting, Business Analysis & Control and Consolidation)
• Financial owner of the Tech BV operating manual
• Assist when required in internal and external audits of the */dxg entities
• Manage, train, motivate 2 FTE

Candidate profile

Education

• Master degree, preferably in Business Economics, Business Administration, Controller Education or similar 

Experience, skills and competencies

• 10+ years of finance experience of which 5+ in a leadership position, preferably in an international environment;
• Experience with technology development and service management processes is a plus;
• A strong talent for financial business partnership and formulating value creating strategies;
• Combine strategic insight with practical skills and attitude to get things done; able to switch between boardroom communication and office floor communication;
• Passion for optimizing efficiency and effectiveness of financial processes;
• Understanding of ERP systems (SAP) and of reporting databases such as PBCS and HFM (both Oracle products); 
• Understanding of information management, system interfaces and master data design; 
• Strong, self-starting and pro-active personality; 
• Ability to build and develop a high-impact finance team with high visibility in an international environment;
• Understanding of technology management processes and shared services delivery models;
• Excellent communication skills, in speech and in writing, and proficiency in English (Dutch a pre) able to create and present board level content to support complex financial decision making; 
• Ability to be an effective team-player, accepting accountability and building good working relationships as a means of getting things done.

The offer

They are a fast growing, financially healthy and listed organization. You will join the */dxg team in their head office in Alphen aan den Rijn and be part of a diverse, global workforce in an international and dynamic environment.

They offer you a full-time job with a competitive salary, bonus, employer contribution, a laptop, smartphone, generous contribution to your pension and outstanding international career opportunities. Furthermore, flexibility in working hours, a commitment to invest in your personal development and a great environment with fun and professional colleagues are also part of the package.

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