Senior Financial Director

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Financial Controller to join our team at Helvetica Partners. As a key member of our financial team, you will be responsible for overseeing financial accounting activities across all legal entities, including global intercompany accounting and consolidation during the month-end close.

• Lead Financial Accounting: Oversee financial accounting activities across all legal entities, including global intercompany accounting and consolidation during the month-end close.
• Drive Operational Excellence: Champion continuous productivity improvements and operational excellence, aligning with established benchmarks.
• Support Integration Efforts: Collaborate closely with the Group CFO and Group Controller at the HQ to ensure smooth integration of new entities.
• Team Leadership & Development: Manage, mentor, and develop a team of three accountants, fostering a positive work environment and promoting cross-training and professional growth.
• Monthly Closing Oversight: Supervise the monthly closing process for three newly acquired companies, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Post-Due Diligence Support: Provide critical support during the post-due diligence phase by reviewing current financial statements and valuation methods, including inventory.
• Financial Reporting: Maintain and report on Profit & Loss, Balance Sheets, and Cash Flow statements, with a focus on cash availability and process optimization.
• Strategic Financial Analysis: Compile, analyze, and report financial data to inform strategic decisions; perform variance analysis on Sales, Margin, Operational Costs, and Overhead, delivering insightful commentary on key drivers.
• Audit & Compliance: Audit financial transactions and documentation to ensure accuracy and adherence to compliance standards.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work proactively with other functional areas to ensure accurate financial reporting within deadlines, providing detailed feedback to the Group CFO and Group Controller on deviations and their causes.
• Process Improvement: Lead ongoing process improvements throughout the month to enhance efficiency, address operational changes, and align with business needs.
• Internal Controls: Ensure strict adherence to internal accounting policies and procedures, and timely execution of all assigned internal controls.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Management.
• Experience: min 5-10 years of experience in finance, accounting, or controlling roles, with a preference for candidates with a background in industrial companies and proven international exposure.