Lead Finance Advice – Finance Business Advice COO/CTO end-to-end

Your job purpose

Leads a team of experts, sets the standards for their expertise area and takes responsibility for developing, innovating and safeguarding knowledge in the field of expertise. Leads the process of setting business targets and coordinating the budget round, monitors business performance, advises on the financial consequences of major decisions, leads the process of reporting financial and managerial data, and makes recommendations targeted at improving and safeguarding financial results.

Responsibilities

• Sparring partner for senior management in strategic and tactical decision making
• Managing a team of finance professionals and being part of the Finance Business Advice MT.
• Provide reports and analysis in a timely manner to support management decisions
• Advise on all matters concerning operational efficiency, cost modelling, allocation, financial planning and control
• Follow cost trends and adjust Rolling Forecast periodically
• Perform run-rate analysis, advise on cost efficiency opportunities and prepare business cases for Change programs
• Full control of costs (P&L) and FTEs, including the review & approval of requisitions, cost charging and analytical review
• Maintain effective management of MA data-sources and monitor implementation of org. structure changes (i.e. Info Memos, RFAs)
• Review and advise on Balance Sheet positions, including restructuring and litigation provisions, asset capitalization, amortization and impairment testing as/when required
• Strong collaboration with finance colleagues, and non-finance stakeholders to ensure greater transparency, consistency, and insight

How to succeed 

We hire smart people like you for your potential. Our biggest expectation is that you’ll stay curious. Keep learning. Take on responsibility. In return, we’ll back you to develop into an even more awesome version of yourself. 

Furthermore, you have:

• University (Bachelor’s/Master’s) degree
• 5+ years of professional working experience in a relevant position such as Finance Business Partner, Business controller, or compatible
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent stakeholder management skills with strong interpersonal skills for interfacing with all levels of management
• Organizational sensitivity and effective conflict management skills
• Being pro-active and curious will help you to be successful in this dynamic environment.
• Track record in a complex environment
• Knowledge of operational excellence.