Job Summary: The Finance Manager will have overall responsibility for the Finance and Accounting area and will provide financial leadership and integrated financial guidance and insights to support business strategy, decision-making, and performance management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the financial planning and forecasting process to align with business goals, including strategic plans, budgets, and forecasts.
• Provide insightful analysis to support commercial decisions, including margin analysis and assistance with commercial proposals and contract negotiations.
• Analyze financial data and performance metrics related to the operations to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement. Drives accountability for results and influences process leaders to make informed decisions.
• Drive initiatives (including CAPEX, WORKING CAPITAL and COSTS) and influence change to ensure productivity improvements and growth in areas such as operational excellence, continuous improvement, quality and supply chain management.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and operational metrics to evaluate performance against targets.
• Identify financial risks and propose mitigation strategies.
• Implement inventory and cost control actions to maximize profitability and cash flow.
• Analyze and interpret financial data related to operational costs, providing insights for informed decision-making regarding cost efficiency, pricing strategies, and overall financial performance.
• Collaborate with the Accounting team to produce monthly P&L and cashflow reports, delivering financial insights and variance analysis compared to forecasts, with a focus on identifying risks and opportunities.
• Oversee and support accounting, statutory, and tax processes by providing comprehensive and accurate financial information to ensure full compliance with all internal and external requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Has obtained a recognized accounting qualification or in the in the final stages of working towards it.
• 5 to 8+ years of experience in finance, preferably within a multinational company in a similar role.
• Advanced knowledge and technical skills in financial and management accounting, including forecasting, budgeting, and month-end closing.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, analytical skills, and understanding of business processes and system optimization.
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts to non-financial professionals.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills.
• Hands-on, strategic thinker with the ability to execute operational tasks.
• Highly motivated, analytical, and self-driven.
• Proficiency in English – C1 Level is required.