European Business Controller recruitment
Voith Industrial Services is part of Voith AG, a global business which can offer the successful candidate significant long-term career development opportunities.
A senior finance professional, with strategic and operational expertise, you will:
- Work closely with the Managing Director on strategy and operations to grow the European business. This will include the due diligence of potential international acquisitions. Maintain strong relationships with the central finance function in Germany.
- Support operational management, operating as a true business partner to the European MD to improve business performance across Europe – this will include driving revenues through contract management and negotiation, and cost reduction initiatives.
- Be responsible for the consolidation of all the management reports and statutory reporting from the operations in Europe. Lead all finance aspects of the budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning process for the region.
As European Business Controller, your skills and personal attributes should include:
- An ambitious, graduate-calibre, qualified Accountant, with a track record of success within a complex business, preferably with an international remit.
• Strong technical accounting ability with advanced communication and people skills. A sharp mind with the gravitas to influence and engage with multiple stakeholders across the business.
- The ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across a number of countries and cultures is a pre-requisite. Fluency in German and English is essential.
January 3, 2012
• Tags: Accounting & Finance careers in the UK, European Business Controller recruitment • Posted in: Financial