Join us to Make an Impact Innovation is in our DNA. We invented supercontinuum lasers and photonic crystal fibers and we constantly reimagine how our products can be used and improved. Our customers use our products in medical and life science research, quantum computing and space exploration. We seek curious, creative and collaborative people to work in our cutting-edge company. Can you see yourself working in teams and providing solutions for innovators? If you wish to apply, please contact us with your CV / Résumé. If you have a cover letter, please save this in one document with your CV / Résumé as you are only able to upload one document. We look forward to hearing from you! JOB OVERVIEW Responsible for owning and developing processes in Finance. Manages the Finance function at the site. The role prioritises and directs the work across sites. Follows the strategic Finance plans for the future direction of the team. Maintains updated subject knowledge to enable the provision of leading edge solutions. Accountability for managing Finance projects that deliver on the organisation’s goals and strategies. Builds effective business project processes. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Manages Finance processes and systems. Ensures the Finance function is working fully in each location. Manages the Finance team technically and professionally, setting priorities and expectations and tracking deliverables. Plans and prioritises Finance projects, day to day requests and implementation of objectives. Coordinates work to timely completion, leading by example. Works with other managers functionally, implementing future Finance strategic plans. Documents results. Maintains relevant databases. Ensures site knowledge and cross site consistency of processes. Ensures the creation of technical notes for teams. Maintains KPIs on department progress against objectives. Presents results to Functional Leads. Responsible for ensuring Finance processes work across other departments. Responsible for ensuring high quality Finance products, team performance and stakeholder relationships are strong and issues are resolved to assist the overall company. Allocates resources in Finance and ensures efficient use of resources, highlighting area’s with insufficient resources or excess resources. Maintains department records. KEY INTERACTIONS With Directors, with the team. With internal and external stakeholders. With customers. LEADERSHIP EXPECTATIONS Manages Strategic Plans relating to organisational objectives. Responsible for implementing Finance Department level goals and KPIs. Sets individuals goals and KPIs. Responsible for Department level people priorities and initiatives. Reports on progress of people initiatives. Advises on and monitors policy. Guides the team on organisations expectations. Accountable for identifying and addressing gaps. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED Relevant degree required. Relevant qualification an advantage. SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED Financial Management, creating action plans. Team Management skills. Knowledge within function of Management. In lasers and photonics. Good communication skills, comfortable communicating to all levels and to multiple geographies. Understanding of the industry. Good documentation skills. Multi-tasking, planning and attention to detail. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED More than five years of experience working within a management role in the Finance function. Demonstrated experience managing a function – ideally in the context of multiple geographical regions. Experience of working with external partners. May have a team to manage. Leads by example. Experience working independently managing processes and systems. Experience of change management. Experience of complex technical projects. Customer management experience. Relevant technical experience. TRAVEL EXPECTATIONS Up to 20 % annually, potentially globally. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS Fluent in English Keep your personal data safe NKT Photonics ("The Company") take responsibly for the protection of your personal data. Accordingly, upon receiving your job application and additional material you choose to submit, the Company keeps a safe and secure environment and ensures confidentiality. You also have a role to play in keeping your personal data safe. We request you only submit personal data about yourself in your job application, CV / Résumé or other relevant material you choose to provide to us that is relevant for the specific job opening you are applying for. Please consider whether there is personal information you are about to submit, such as health information, information on family relations, information on trade union membership, etc. that is not necessary for our recruitment process or the job opening you are applying for. Please also be aware that certificates or other documents are not necessary for the vacancy. We urgently request you to redact/cross out such information before you submit your job application. Thank you.