Head of Accounting, Tax & Treasury; m​/f​/d

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Country/Region: BE

Location:

Lommel, VLI, BE, 3920

Req |Lommel, Belgium,ZF Wind Power Antwerpen NV

At ZF Wind Power, we are a global leader in technology-driven manufacturing of on- and offshore wind turbine gearboxes and powertrains and a global service partner. We lead the high-performance onshore market segments with our SHIFT compact modular platform designs. We delivered the world’s first offshore 9.5 MW wind turbine gearbox and, in close cooperation with our partner, delivered the first next generation 15MW offshore powertrain.

We have the world’s largest installed capacity of +8 MW offshore wind turbine gearboxes. Since entering the wind industry in 1979, we have delivered more than 85,000 gearboxes, powering over 200 GW wind turbines, covering more than 25% of the total installed capacity of geared-driven wind turbines worldwide. Together with our partners, we continuously invest in the wind market to empower a sustainable future together.

Because ZF Wind Power keeps on growing, we are looking for a Head of Accounting, Tax & Corporate Finance (m/f/d) to join our Corporate Finance team in our headquarters in Lommel.

We look for people with the right attitude based on values. At ZF Wind Power we do our best to embody and encourage following values on a daily basis:
Integrity – Courage – Teamwork – Goal orientation – Wellbeing – Diversity

What you can look forward to as Head of Accounting, Tax & Treasury (m/f/d):

The business unit ZF Wind Power is operating in a competitive market environment. As the Head of Accounting, Tax & Corporate Finance, you will oversee the financial framework of our global organization. You will lead a team of 20 professionals, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, compliance with tax regulations, and efficient treasury management. Acting as a strategic partner to senior management, you will contribute to the company’s financial health and long-term growth.

As Head of Accounting, Tax & Treasury (m/f/d) you acts as the right hand of the CFO and lead and manage the Global Accounting, Tax and Treasury departments. The holder of the position is responsible for:

• Setting up and leading a team of 15 accountants located in Share Service Center in India to cover our locations in Belgium, China, India, Germany and the US
• Steering the Global tax and treasury department assuring correct reporting and optimized processes
• End responsibility for financial reports, consolidation and annual statements
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, local and international tax regulations
• Optimize cash flow, liquidity planning and risk management
• Drive process improvements and digitalization within Finance
• In this role you report to the CFO and a strategic sparring partner to top management

Your profile as Head of Accounting, Tax & Treasury (m/f/d):

• Master's degree in an economic or financial direction
• 10-15 years in a senior financial leadership role and audit. Ideal a combination of number of years in a Big 4 environment and couple of years in a corporate environment (production)
• Strong knowledge of IFRS, tax legislation and treasury management
• Experience with Shared Service Centers required
  
  Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Strong and mature people manager who knows how to motivate virtual teams
• Experience with SAP & MS Office & Dashboarding tool (preferably Power BI)
• Fluency in both Dutch & English

Be part of our ZF team as Head of Accounting, Tax & Treasury (m/f/d) and apply now!

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At ZF, we continuously strive to build and maintain a culture where inclusiveness is lived and diversity is valued. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that all our employees can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this vision in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape the future of mobility.