Finance Director Hydraulic Tools & Systems

The Organisation

The company is part of a large industrial US corporation with operations in over 30 countries worldwide. The Headquarters are located in the Netherlands and employs approximately 170 people. The company provides high pressure hydraulic tools and systems for industrial applications all over the world. With its worldwide distribution network and sales offices the company is able to meet customer demand.

The Position

The Finance Director has full responsibility for all aspects of financial reporting, control and analysis for the global business, and is a key member of the leadership team, charged with the development and execution of the business strategy. The company has widespread activities around the world with local finance teams on site with functional reporting lines to the Finance Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Execution of timely and accurate month end closing, reporting and analysis versus forecast
• Preparation of quarterly, monthly and weekly forecast information, working in close collaboration with the global business leadership team
• Responsible for managing dedicated finance resources within the global organization
• Development of risk management process in close cooperation with the leadership team
• Project management control including contract review
• Ensure compliance in accounting standards according to US GAAP
• Assessment and planning for the development of the finance organization to align with business strategy and growth and in a cost effective way
• Identify/initiate/drive cost reduction projects to improve the financial performance of the business
• Ownership of cash, treasury, legal and insurance related matters working with the corresponding corporate functions
• Play a strong role in the global development of the ERP (Oracle) system to ensure that the requirements for the business are understood and embraced
• Partner with the EMEA Financial Shared Service Center for preparation of statutory accounts, tax returns and other statutory filing requirements for all relevant legal entities
• Involvement with future acquisitions including due diligence and integration activities

Requirements:

• HBO/WO education in finance, economics preferably combined with RC certificate
• 7-10 years of successful financial experience with at least 3 years in an international organisation
• Solid background with project administration in a complex and dynamic environment
• Demonstrated ability to constructively challenge, influence and persuade commercial and operations management
• Demonstrated ability to add value to project driven organization
• Ability to influence people without direct leadership
• Cross cultural awareness
• Self starter
• Advanced system and analytical skills (Excel/Hyperion). Oracle experience would be an advantage
• Proficiency in English, knowledge of additional languages preferred
• Ability to travel - indication 30%

Compensation

€ 110.000 - € 150.000 OTE
Excellent secondary emoluments.

Interested?

You can apply to this position by clicking on the link below. For more information on this position, you can contact:

Dimphy Bolscher / Ruud Klein Hofmeijer
Office: +31 (0) 73 615 47 00
Mobile Dimphy: +31 (0) 6 22 88 05 34
Mobile Ruud: 31 (0)6 25 07 50 82