Head of Finance

Principle activities

• Support the Strategic planning of the department/unit by breaking down or developing the Strategic planning for the group, within the short or medium-range time frame
• Plan and administer the budget in his/her area of responsibility, in Cooperation with the Supervisor, and make sure there is compliance with it
• cooperate in personal planning within his/her area of responsibility, in Cooperation with the Supervisor; employ qualified personnel
• Provide technical and disciplinary leadership to associates that reports to him/her, make personnel decisions in Cooperation with the HR department and the Supervisor
• Break down and prioritize group goals for associates
• Identify organizational development actions for his/her area of responsibility and introduce reorganization measures, in Cooperation with Supervisors
• Assume responsibility for, steer and control the group-wide financial processes( e,g. budget/financial planning, plan/actual comparisons, monthly, quarterly and yearly closing, etc) in his/her area of responsibility
• Assure the reporting process in order to illustrate the financial Situation, including identifying opportunities and risk and make recommendations for action within his/her area of responsibility
• Lead interdepartmental special projects to further develop and optimize internal processes and methods
• Assure profitability analysis, studies, etc with potential significant effects on the financial matters and investment of the department ( e.g. profitability and competition analysis, pricing, cash flow, product line evaluation, etc)
• Advise tax Consultants, financial auditors, banks and other interest groups as a direct contact person for all audits, inspections, within his/her area of responsibility
• Implement and assure compliance with statutory requirements and Standards, as well as internal processes, Systems and methods (also internationally, as appropriate)
• Any further instructions from time to time
• Non assigned activities: none
• Manage, Coordinate and lead value enhancement projects
  

Job Requirements

Specialized knowledge/ education:

Work experience:

Additional knowledge:

• Bilingual India and English
• Ability to lead, develop and manage employees
• Accounting skill according to IFRS and local law
• Knowledge of accounting
• In-depth knowledge of local tax law
  

Competencies, acc. DRÄXLMAIER competence model and career path: