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The Finance Lead holds a senior leadership role with full accountability for guiding the organization’s monetary strategy and operational finance functions. This individual ensures accurate recordkeeping, regulatory adherence, and consistency with group-wide financial standards. They will drive financial transparency through effective reporting, analysis, and internal oversight.

• Reporting & Compliance: Generate comprehensive financial summaries and strategic projections, ensuring alignment with accounting frameworks and legal standards.

• Financial Planning: Shape and monitor spending plans, evaluate performance against targets, and create forward-looking financial models.

• Accounting Oversight: Direct core accounting activities, covering payments, receivables, payroll-related processes, and tax obligations.

• Control Environment: Design and implement robust systems to prevent financial discrepancies and protect company resources.

• Audit Facilitation: Serve as the main contact for internal and third-party reviews, overseeing preparation and response.

• Leadership & Development: Guide and support the finance team through mentorship and hands-on leadership.

• Data Interpretation: Examine fiscal data to uncover patterns and offer strategic suggestions to enhance company outcomes.

• Executive Partnership: Maintain open communication with the CFO and senior executives to provide timely updates and insights.

• Legal Alignment: Monitor and apply evolving financial laws and policies to ensure continuous organizational compliance.

• Close Cycles: Organize and execute scheduled financial closures each month, quarter, and year with accuracy and timeliness.

• Liquidity Management: Create and maintain forecasts for incoming and outgoing cash to maintain healthy operational liquidity.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with company leaders across departments, divisions, and international locations.

• External Relations: Serve as liaison with banking partners, auditors, government agencies, and insurance providers.

• Control Systems Monitoring: Ensure implementation and consistent review of risk and compliance frameworks in line with group expectations.

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related area (mandatory)

• Advanced degree in a financial discipline is an asset

• Minimum 10 years in professional financial roles, with 5+ years in an upper-management or leadership position

• Prior experience with strategic planning, corporate finance, and performance analysis—ideally in a manufacturing or industrial setting

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, communicate clearly, and collaborate across departments

• Strong working knowledge of financial rules, tax regulations, and financial control mechanisms

• Skilled in enterprise financial platforms (preferably SAP B1) and advanced spreadsheet usage

• Analytical mindset with sound judgment for high-stakes decision-making

• Experience coordinating across multiple geographies and international markets

• Full-time, on-site role with an expectation of a minimum 40-hour workweek