Regional Finance Manager

Overview

T2M have been appointed to recruit this key role for an international private equity backed engineering services & logistics group, with operations throughout Europe, APAC and the US (the majority of business currently in Europe), that delivers projects to global brand manufacturing clients. This a diverse role overseeing financial operations, strategy, internal and external reporting within the region, requiring technical accounting expertise and solid business partnering/stakeholder engagement experience.

Compensation

• Up to €100,000 base subject to experience + benefits
• European multi-site opportunity with travel; the role can be based out of France or Germany, it is a visible role in the business and will offer the opportunity for you to really make your mark.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key financial advisor and business partner to regional leadership and operations teams, providing financial insights to support business decisions and drive growth and profitability for the region.
• Reporting to the Regional Managing Director, the Regional Finance Manager will be responsible for a small team of finance professionals assigned to each Country.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including Regional Country Managers and Group HQ.
• Oversee the preparation, presentation and consolidation of accurate and timely financial/statutory reporting for the region, ensuring compliance with local policies and group requirements i.e. GAAP, GPS.
• Ensure timely production, quality and analysis of monthly management accounts explaining key trends and potential risks and opportunities.
• Lead and develop the finance support functions i.e. Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Systems departments, delivering exceptional internal customer service.
• FP&A – Lead the monthly reporting, annual budgeting, quarterly QBR and rolling forecasting process, providing insightful analysis and recommendations to support strategic decision making.
• Project Accounting – Review and drive performance of all active projects, working close with engineering and project management teams to ensure that all costs are accounted for and forecasted correctly.
• Lead the external audit process for the region including full engagement with external auditors.
• Contribute to the strategic planning and development of the business as a key member of the Regional Leadership Team and integral support to the Regional Managing Director.
• Financial management of capital expenditure projects, including evaluation and monitoring.

Qualifications, skills and attributes

• Recognised professional accountancy qualification
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (MBA preferred).
• Proven knowledge of accounting principles, practices and standards (GAAP and GPS).
• Experience of Project-Based/Contract accounting.
• Experience of working as a Regional Finance Manager/Head of Finance within France or Germany.
• People manager with a proven track record of leading change and motivating teams.
• High level of integrity and dependability
• Excellent analytical and modelling skills, with the ability to interpret and analyse data to make informed and insightful business recommendations to influence the direction of the business.
• Previous engineering or business services sector experience is desirable.
• Must be fluent in English, French, and/or German.
• Happy to travel.

Candidates must be eligible to work in France or Germany on a permanent full-time basis.