Purpose of the job The position holder is responsible for the finance value chain from accounting to business partnering in the Americas region across all business units.
Responsibilities
Lead team of 20+ finance professionals in Houston (Texas), Tulsa (Oklahoma) and Mexico City in accounting, controlling / business partnering
Ensure high quality accounting (statutory/IFRS), internal controls and on-time delivery of monthly reporting incl. responsibility for liaising with internal and external auditors
Drive performance management in the region, foster business partnering capabilities and provide business partnering platform across all business units in the region
Act as partner to the Global Head of business units and drive performance management
Formulate financial plans, budget and financial KPIs, cascade cohesive objectives and target-setting backed up by clear ownership, accountability and structured management framework
Set-up and drive performance controlling routines, institutionalize high quality forecasting and early warning processes. Ensure timely intervention and response plan in event of slippages
Deliver performance reporting and management communication
Enforce strong cash culture. Drive action to optimize cash generation and efficiency
Ensure performance is underpinned by fulfillment of internal guidelines and external regulatory rules
Set up operating procedures governing intercompany transaction and transfer-pricing guidance, in line with Group and Division directives
Educational background & professional experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business administration
15+ years of experience in Finance & Controlling of global engineering and manufacturing company, proven track record in end-to-end financial value chain (accounting, reporting, business partnering)
Highly developed skills in internal financial reporting, application of accounting principles, financial decision making and internal control
Prior work experience in both Northern and Latin American countries a plus
Proficient MS Office, incl. Excel and PowerPoint
Proven experience with integrated ERP, preferably SAP
Project management skills and project controlling experience
Personal strengths
Excellent communication skills, inter-personal skills at all levels, negotiation, influencing (align teams to work to achieve common goals) and presentation skills
Energetic + collaborative business partner, “can do” attitude, rolling-up own sleeves
Good business sense, both in manufacturing and service setup and having experience in related controlling / risk management aspects, hungry to learn & drive
Ability to drive for results by empowering, engaging others and holding people accountable.
Strong commercial awareness and deep business understanding (ability to speak and partner in business language, not only finance language)
Excellent analytical skills, very strong problem solving and organizational skills
Ability to coordinate and manage multiple improvement initiatives at once
Pro-active and self-motivated mindset, highest level of integrity
Work experience in Northern + Latin American countries a plus; international in thinking and acting
Other requirements
Fluent in English, other languages are a plus
Readiness to travel frequently internationally, between the subsidiaries in Mexico City, Tulsa (Oklahoma) and Houston (Texas)
Has worked in stock exchanged traded company under IFRS or US GAAP accounting standard