Finance Director

From the Financial Division of W Executive we are looking for a FINANCE DIRECTOR for one of our clients, a leading company and expert in irrigation in Europe.

• Ensure all standard reporting activities are timely and accurate for statutory and tax purposes;
• Governance of the Site closing process, in direct liaison with Headhqauters in France, preparing monthly and yearly closing and reporting, ensuring accuracy, predictability and timely delivery of results in respect of internal and group deadlines;
• Ensure compliance to accounting rules – local and IFRS
• Business and economics performance analysis including sales, marketing, selling and general expenses by cost center, ensuring control;
• Profit analysis (volumes, cost deep dives, product margin) and cash generation analysis;
• Ensure cost control for the site Vs profit plan/prior forecast expectations;
• Annual planning process and forecast;
• Monitor, analyse and comment monthly results against budget/planning or last year performance;
• Propose remediation action plan if needed, and follow-up on their implementation;
• Ensure effective communication to stakeholders, with appropriate ad-hoc reports and analyses issued timely and accurately;
• Weekly cash reporting and monthly cash projection.
• Coordinate local teams of peers in Valladolid
• Occasional travel required to Group to coordinate pivot product lines reporting 

• Master’s Degree in Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent;
• From 10 to 15 years of experience in controlling/finance, or another strong analytical field;
• Strong financial and analytical skills;
• Solid knowledge of the controlling techniques and processes;
• Goal oriented, good at prioritizing his/her tasks and meeting deadlines;
• Strong interpersonal skills, great team player
• Excellent communication skills in English, both written and oral
• Knowledge of French a definite plus
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Experience with SAP or Navision a plus
• Experience with Power BI and Business Intelligence tools a plus