Director, Head of Business Controlling Operations, Esposende Esposende

Director, Head of Business Controlling Operations, Esposende
Esposende
Esposende, Braga, Portugal

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Director, Head of Business Controlling Operations, Esposende

Client:

NKT Cables-china

Location:

Various locations in Europe

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

20. 02. 2025

Expiry Date:

06. 04. 2025

Job Description:

Oversee financial control across multiple industrial sites

Do you want to have an important role in ensuring financial transparency and cost efficiency across multiple industrial sites in Europe? We are seeking an experienced Director, Head of Business Controlling Operations to manage and oversee financial control. This is an exciting opportunity to join a global company on a growth journey, where you will optimize operational performance, support and develop your team, and implement strategic initiatives. Together, we connect a greener world!

Ensure financial transparency and support the development of your team

As the Director, Head of Operations Controlling, you will be responsible for ensuring financial transparency and optimizing operational performance across multiple industrial sites in Europe. You will manage a team of 4 finance managers (with P&L responsibility), manage financial reporting, and support
- reduction initiatives.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Overseeing the preparation and consolidation of financial reports for multiple manufacturing sites
• Monitoring operational performance and ensuring financial targets are met
• Overseeing the budgeting and forecasting processes for the manufacturing sites
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant financial regulations and company policies
• Identifying and implementing
  - reduction initiatives across the sites
• Managing initiatives to streamline processes, enhance operational control systems, and implement best practices in financial reporting and analysis

You will report to the VP Finance Application and collaborate with site managers, group finance, operational teams, and other internal stakeholders to improve financial performance. This role requires travel up to 30-40%, mainly within Europe.

This position can be fully remote and can be located in Denmark, Poland, Sweden, Czech Republic, Lithuania, or Portugal. Due to the amount of travel in this position, it is ideal to live close to an international airport.

Experienced financial leader with an engaged approach

You have experience as a manager and leader, and you coach, support, and develop your team for better results. You are a strategic thinker with analytical skills, a structured approach, and the ability to make
- driven decisions. You also have good communication and interpersonal skills and engage effectively with senior leadership, functional peers, and operational teams.

You also have:

• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in controlling or finance
• Experience in an industrial or manufacturing environment is beneficial
• Several years of managerial experience and experience managing
  - functional projects
• Solid knowledge of cost accounting and financial analysis
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e. g. , SAP) and financial modeling tools
• Fluency in English

Support financial transformation across Europe

NKT is committed to fostering a diverse organization and a culture where people from different backgrounds can thrive and are inspired to perform at their best. We believe that a diverse organization enables sustainable performance, and that an inclusive and welcoming culture makes for a better place to work.

This role offers career development opportunities, the chance to be part of a collaborative team, and the opportunity to grow your skills in an international setting. Join us and contribute to our goal of enhancing financial excellence across our industrial sites.

"As a leader, I build trust, encouraging my team to solve issues together while supporting them to excel. I value accuracy and focus on structured,
- based solutions. Meeting deadlines is vital, and when working as a team, we can accomplish great things together, " says Hiring Manager, Thibault Defrene.

We will review applications continuously, but we recommend you apply no later than 5th of March. Personality tests might be included in the recruitment process.