Job Description
Main Responsibilities
Financial Leadership & Strategy
* Lead all financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities for the European region.
* Fulfil a key role in the European leadership team, contributing to business planning, investment decisions, and operational strategy.
* Develop and manage regional budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial plans.
* Identify risks and opportunities and advise on corrective actions to support business goals.
Accounting, Reporting & Compliance
* Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closing processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in accordance with local statutory requirements.
* Ensure compliance with local tax laws, audit standards, and financial regulations in all European jurisdictions.
* Manage statutory audits and liaise with external auditors, tax consultants, and legal advisors.
* Work with HQ finance teams to ensure seamless consolidation and global reporting alignment.
* Ability to work to tight deadlines on routine and ad hoc requests.
Business Partnering & Operational Support
* Partner with Operations, Sales, HR, and Procurement functions to provide financial insights and drive performance improvements.
* Support plant-level teams in cost accounting, margin analysis, and working capital management.
* Monitor and reporting out the on KPIs and provide actionable insight to improve operational efficiency and profitability.
* Create and present monthly business reviews to senior management.
Team Leadership
* Lead and develop a regional finance team, including country controllers and accountants
* Foster a culture of high performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Systems & Process Improvement
* Drive process harmonization and automation across the region to increase efficiency.
* Support ERP optimization and integration initiatives in collaboration with IT and HQ finance teams.
* Champion best practices in internal controls and financial governance
Required Skills and Experience
* CIMA/ACCA qualified
* 5+ years of experience in senior finance roles, within a US multinational manufacturing business.
* Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, local European accounting standards, and tax compliance.
* Experience working within multi-country operations and teams in a matrixed organization.
* Proven ability to lead financial strategy, business partnering, and process improvement.
* Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., AX Dynamics, SAP, Oracle, or similar) and advanced Excel skills.
* Willingness to travel across European sites as needed
* Experience with DB pension schemes
*Competitive Package
*Hybrid Working