Sr. Finance Director

The organisation

This US stocklisted company provides business supplies and services for customers. The company counts 50.000 FTE with a revenue of $ 15 billion.

The position

You will be responsible for leading the Internal Controlling Department for the European operations. You are a business professional, comfortable with talking to, and influencing, senior decision makers of various stakeholders.

You will lead the financial process and are responsible for the monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting of the consolidated results. In this position you will report directly to the Chief Accounting Officer, located in the US (headquarters). In this position you have 6 direct reports located in the Netherlands/France/UK.

Tasks & responsibilities

In this position you:

• are a sparring partner for the Chief Accounting Officer and will proactively contribute to the development of the company’s strategy.
• develop, maintain and implement accounting policies within the International division.
• are excellent in stakeholder management and build and maintain a network of stakeholders/partners.
• maintain the financial accounts and monthly closing of the books of the European Operation.
• participate in budget and review meetings with management and responsibility for preparation/consolidation/reconciliation of annual budget.
• direct and drive the realization of planned results.
• ensure that all financial reports are accurate and ensure compliance.
• support in M&A activities

Candidate profile

• Master’s degree in Business Economics/administration preferably with a post qualification as RA/RC;
• 15 + years of working experience within the financial field
• CPA or equal is required - Experience in working within an US stock listed company
• You are familiar with working in an international multicultural organisation
• Mergers & Acquisition integration experience is preferred
• Knowledge of USGAAP and SOX is a must
• Strong IT skills, fluent in Dutch and English;
• Strong knowledge of Excel and familiar with SAP
• Travel requirement: +/- 10%

Terms & conditions

Salary indication € 110.000 - 130.000 + bonus.

Interested?

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