FINANCIAL DIRECTOR

GF_Finance & Controlling, Accounting-E484

FINANCIAL DIRECTOR - Full Time - Madrid, Spain

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

We are looking for a / an FINANCIAL DIRECTOR to join our GF_Finance & Controlling, Accounting team in Spain.

Your main tasks and responsibilities:

• Monthly reports for revenues and expenditures and all other controlling aspects of the Business Unit on a country; manages BU country costs; assists in the analysis of inventory balances and cycle count results; analyses and interprets accounting transactions, records, and reports during and outside of the period close.
• Supports Business Partners and stakeholders by delivering comprehensive, complete and timely financial information for the purpose of business management and decision making.
• Oversees end-to-end financial close and internal reporting process.
• Oversees and co-ordinates the planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes with the business partners.
• Provides financial tools, monitors and controls capital expenditure.
• Analyses deviations between Actual, rolling forecast and budget and be proactive in supporting Business Partners in creating plans to close identified gaps and implement improvements.
• Monthly submissions of VAT reports, and income tax support to our tax advisor.
• Supports Business Partners in cost reduction/process improvement initiatives.
• Reports and drives actions relevant to NWC and respective KPI’s.
• Manages and empowers direct reports to manage the day-to-day aspects of the processes.
• Enforces internal controls that adhere to corporate policies and guidelines as well as local laws.
• Delivers effective, timely communication on all relevant issues to internal and external stakeholders.
• Identifies and manages continuous improvement initiatives for the Accounting & Controlling function.
• Supports Business Partners in review and analysis of financial impact of strategic initiatives and investment opportunities.
• Reviews and assesses together with business partners all provisions relevant to factory risks.
• Optimizes NWC performance of the entity.
• Supports internal and external audits in operational/new business-related financial matters.
• Ensures ICS enforcement within the entity/factory.
• Supports the GPOs in establishing procedures for the Accounting & Controlling.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Degree in Finance: A degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is required. An MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is highly desirable.
• Industrial and Factory Experience: Strong background in finance within industrial or factory settings, with a deep understanding of financial management in a manufacturing environment.
• Team Management: Proven experience managing and empowering a team, including day-to-day operations, performance management, and team development.
• Financial Reporting and Analysis: Expertise in preparing monthly reports for revenues and expenditures, and analysing accounting transactions, inventory balances, and other financial aspects. Strong understanding of cost control and budget management.
• GAAP and IFRS Compliance: Solid experience managing financial reporting and operations under GAAP and IFRS, ensuring all financial activities meet these standards.
• Financial Planning: Experience overseeing financial close processes, budgeting, and forecasting, as well as providing financial tools and capital expenditure monitoring.
• Business Partnering: Demonstrated ability to support business partners with comprehensive financial information for decision-making, assist in cost reduction initiatives, and create action plans to address financial gaps.
• Internal Controls and Compliance: Strong understanding of internal controls, ensuring adherence to corporate policies, local laws, and regulations. Experience supporting audits and enforcing internal control systems (ICS).
• Continuous Improvement: A proactive approach to identifying and managing continuous improvement initiatives within the Accounting & Controlling function.
• Tax Knowledge and Support: In-depth knowledge of tax topics, including VAT queries from internal stakeholders. Experience providing assistance during tax audits.
• Speak fluent English and Spanish.

What we offer you:

• A competitive salary as well as participation in the variable remuneration system based on personal and financial objectives.
• Restaurant tickets.
• Permanent contract.

No visa or work permit support can be provided for this role.

Do you have a question about the role?

Reach out to Susana Fernandez. Our team is looking forward to hearing from you!

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