Finance Director

The organisation

Our client is a private equity owned global organization and is active in the fast moving consumer goods industry. For its headquarters in the Randstad we are looking to hire a Finance Director who will report to the group CFO.

The position

The Finance Director will be responsible for the complete finance organization including tax and internal audit and  will have 5 direct reports. The Finance Director plays a crucial role in the execution of the (future) growth of the company. 

Tasks & responsibilities

• Managing the global finance function including business control, accounting & control, tax and internal audit
• Effectively develop and mentor the Finance team (upgrade competence and delivery)
• Effectively executing appropriate business strategies, complementing commercial strategy with functional skills
• Executing and enhancing the Finance strategy, installing and maintaining effective and strong control, operational, forecasting and planning disciplines. Upgrade the Group reporting and implement necessary reporting processes and planning procedures
• Strong business partnership with the board and all functional areas of the business
• Support and drive the set-up of an appropriate and upgraded financial infrastructure to support the on-going transformation
• Improve speed and quality
• Build total transparency in results and key drivers, pro-active analysis on key business drivers (financial or non-financial)
• Understand, communicate and translate competitive trends, macro environment into key business initiatives as appropriate
• Lend functional strength, problem solving and acumen to the commercial organization
• Effectively drive finance process improvements
• Leadership in corporate / finance / other business projects and initiatives

Candidate profile

• University degree in Business Economics/ Business Administration
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in Finance
• Relevant experience in fast moving consumer goods environment
• Experience as a business partner to senior management level
• Strong finance and accounting background. Understanding of all key business processes and functions
• International experience is a necessity
• Broad business understanding, strong commercial acumen and understanding of accounting principles
• Experience in driving operational change. Combination of strategic and hands-on mentality. Focused executer who delivers. High degree of urgency
• Strong career progression in fast paced environment (ideally PE experience)
• Comfortable interacting with the senior executives and private equity partners
• Strong influencing skills: Be able to influence senior management decisions, partner with the business to drive change
• Change Management: be a leader of change, improve business behaviour
• Performance Management: focus on performance improvement (business & people)
• Empowerment and Leadership: empower, motivate, develop, lead
• Strong communication skills: presentations, effective reporting
• Strong systems knowledge
• Influencer, think outside the box, articulate strategy into action, deliver results

Interested?

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