- Lead daily accounting operations ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting.
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities with a focus on governance and quality.
- Review and enhance financial statements, management reports, and business performance packs.
- Drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across business units.
- Strengthen financial discipline and cost control initiatives with key stakeholders.
- Act as the main point of contact for internal and external audits, ensuring readiness and timely closure.
- Enforce compliance with financial standards, audit requirements, and internal policies.
- Identify inefficiencies and lead continuous improvement projects within finance processes.
- Enhance internal controls and strengthen documentation and governance frameworks.
- Co‑lead or support ERP upgrades and digital finance initiatives.
- Validate master data, workflows, and system configuration to ensure correct posting logic.
- Provide financial modeling, analysis, and insights to support strategic decision‑making.
- Mentor and develop an experienced team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of accountability.
- Partner with cross‑functional leaders to elevate business performance and provide proactive financial guidance.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with strong grounding in financial regulations.
- 10+ years of experience in accounting, controlling, or finance leadership within manufacturing or complex operations.
- Solid experience in controlling, audit processes, and working closely with auditors.
- Strong exposure to ERP systems, system validation, and finance digitalization initiatives.
- High integrity, strong analytical mindset, and proactive leadership style.
Our client is a global engineering and manufacturing organization recognized for its commitment to operational excellence and continuous improvement. With a strong international presence, the company is prioritizing finance transformation and long‑term leadership succession.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
This role leads the financial governance, reporting, and controlling agenda for a complex manufacturing environment while overseeing a seasoned team of finance professionals. The position is designed for a high‑potential leader who will eventually step into a broader finance leadership role.