Key responsibilities :
Strategic Partnership & Leadership

Partner with senior managers to establish strategic plans and objectives for the European commercial organization
Make final decisions on administrative and operational matters within scope of authority
Ensure effective achievement of operational objectives through financial stewardship and analysis
Serve as a finance partner to the teams, providing insights and recommendations to support strategic decision‑making.

Financial Planning & Analysis

Coordinate comprehensive budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes for the European commercial business ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives
Oversee quarterly forecasting and reporting across Orders, Price, Backlog, Revenue, Margins, and Cash metrics
Provide detailed financial analysis and insights to support monthly leadership meetings, strategic goal setting, and annual operating plans
Support monthly and quarterly operational reviews with data‑driven recommendations
Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and present actionable solutions to stakeholders

Financial Reporting & Management

Oversee accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis for senior management
Ensure compliance with corporate financial reporting standards and deadlines
Develop and maintain financial dashboards and KPI reporting for leadership visibility

Profitability & Performance Optimization

Drive product profit margin improvement through margin expansion initiatives
Lead productivity improvements through pricing optimization, product mix analysis, and cost management
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to optimize financial performance and drive operational efficiency

Personal Profile

Comfortable around senior management. Strong multi‑cultural interpersonal skills. Builds constructive and effective relationships.
Demonstrates ability to be effective in a matrix‑reporting environment. Allocates time and resources efficiently, able to adapt to shifting priorities; continually seeks ways to improve individual / team efficiency; meets aggressive deadlines.
Exhibits an assertive personality with a strong bias for action and with a results-

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Finance, Accounting or Business. Chartered Accountant, CIA, or MBA is a plus.
5+ years finance experience
Working knowledge of English is required
Excellent MS Excel skills, working knowledge of SAP, Hyperion and Business Objects strongly preferred
Effectively communicates with and engages all levels of the organization verbally and in writing; translates technical guidance into business terms and implications; produces clear, understandable documentation geared for all audiences.
Strong analytical and financial modelling skills, with the ability to link financials to operational and market drivers

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