Regional Finance Director

Organisatie

Our client, owned by an international private equity firm, is a rapidly growing and professional organization with a proven track record and a strong reputation and brand recognition. They operate internationally and are responsible for the development and expansion of customer growth. Improving profitability through the development of financial operations and data-driven commercial insights is highly important.

Functie

The Regional Finance Director will play a crucial role managing the financial operations and reporting in the Northern European Region. Responsible for the brands, you will be a key member of the management teams supporting the profitable growth of the organization through a commercially focused and data led approach built on disciplined financial management, efficient processes and a strong control environment.  

• Manage the finance teams in the countries (FP&A, financial reporting and control, accounts payable and treasury, credit control and compliance);
• Create a high performance culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Ensuring deliverables are completed on time and to the highest standards;
• Prepare and present financial reports, including P&L statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements, on a regular basis;
• Manage the monthly and annual close process, to meet all financial reporting deadlines and presenting the results to management, explaining all variances;
• Identify and mitigate financial risks, ensuring compliance with financial regulations and company policies;
• Act as a trusted financial advisor to local business and Managing Directors, identifying their needs and providing guidance and support on financial matters;
• Analyse financial data and performance to provide valuable insights to the local business and Managing Directors, enabling informed decision-making. Monitor financial performance by measuring and analysing results, initiating corrective actions, and minimising the impact of variances;
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting process for the countries, ensuring accuracy and adherence to financial targets;
• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing and collection of client invoices to support optimum working capital management;
• Manage accounts payable and treasury activity including all aspects of cash flow and intercompany fund management;
• Ensure compliance with banking requirements and efficient draw down against the group financing facility.

Profiel

• Driven, highly motivated, resilient and proactive;
• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, economics or a related field
• Professional qualification (e.g. RA or RC);
• Big 4 background highly desirable;
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements;
• Excellent analytical, financial modelling, and reporting skills;
• Demonstrated ability to partner with local business leaders and provide financial guidance;
• Proven ability to lead and inspire a team, drive performance, prioritise tasks and manage change;
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain a high degree of confidentiality, respect, trust and
• credibility at all levels;
• Proven track record and excellent recommendations;
• Fluent in Dutch and English.

Contact

Indien u in deze vacature geïnteresseerd bent nodigen wij u uit direct te solliciteren via de knop “Solliciteer” o.v.v. het referentienummer ( 34158 ). Wij kunnen op voorhand helaas geen verdere inhoudelijke informatie verstekken over de vacature aangezien deze uiterst confidentieel is.

Voor algemene vragen of informatie over onze werkwijze kunt u contact opnemen met onderstaande collega.