Head of Finance & Controlling; FiCo

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• Leading the Finance Department for Americas (USA, Mexico and Brazil), with responsibility for ensuring compliance with policies and standards
• Leading all financial operations, controlling and reporting activities for the Americas region
• Ensure financial integrity, compliance and support strategic business decision to drive growth and profitability

• Leading the Finance Department for Americas (USA, Mexico and Brazil), with responsibility for ensuring compliance with policies and standards
• Leading all financial operations, controlling and reporting activities for the Americas region
• Ensure financial integrity, compliance and support strategic business decision to drive growth and profitability

• Serving as the CEO’s main strategic partner, providing critical support and challenge to drive the company’s success
• Oversee all finance and controlling functions for the Americas region USA, Mexico, Brazil
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in line with corporate and regulatory standards
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and capital expenditure
• Monitor and analyze financial performance, providing actionable insights to management
• Ensure compliance with local, regional, and international accounting standards and regulations
• Support business strategy with financial analysis and recommendations
• Coordinate and support audits internal and external
• Lead and develop the regional finance and controlling teams

• Drive continuous improvement in finance processes and systems
• Implement group-wide financial initiatives and digitalization projects at the regional level
• Represent the Americas region in global finance meetings and projects

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
• Achievement of budget and financial targets
• Compliance with audit and regulatory requirements
• Process improvement implementation and cost savings
• Team development and retention

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and local accounting standards in Mexico and Brazil
• Advanced skills in financial planning, analysis, and reporting
• Proficient in ERP systems and MS Office Suite
• Experience with financial process optimization and automation

• Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Cash flow and working capital management
• Risk management and internal controls
• Investment analysis and capital allocation

• Disciplinary leadership of the FiCo Manager
• Functional leadership of the FiCo Team in North America, as well as the FiCo Managers in Mexico and Brazil, ensuring that all work according the same financial and accounting standards

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of integrity and ethical standards
• Strategic and business-oriented mindset
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required
• Master’s degree or MBA preferred
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification a plus

• Minimum 10 years of progressive finance and controlling experience
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role
• Experience in a multinational environment and in European companies required; experience in Swiss companies preferred
• Manufacturing experience required;
  Automotive industry experience preferred
• Experience managing teams across multiple countries

• Fluent in English required;
  Spanish and/or Portuguese a plus
• Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills

• Seniority level Executive

• Employment type
  
  Full-time

• Job function
  
  Finance and Sales
• Industries Staffing and Recruiting

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