About the Role
You ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, translate data into clear management information, and drive the optimization of the administrative organization (AO/IC). Position in the Organization Reports to: Group CFO Part of: Strategic Management Team of Skalar Collaborates with: Finance team (3 FTE), Business Controllers/Operations, external auditors, and management of international entities Leadership: Daily management of the department and coaching of team members Key Result Areas & Responsibilities Management Team, Leadership & Daily Operations Translate financial information into strategic insights and decisions, using these to create sustainable value and guide policy within the Management Team Monitor key financial and strategic indicators within the MT and track progress on objectives to ensure long-term organizational success Develop and translate strategy and policy into clear frameworks, priorities, and guidelines for consistent execution across teams and departments Advise management on long-term investments, risks, and workforce strategy, aligning policies with organizational goals and market developments Daily prioritization, allocation, and monitoring of tasks within Finance Coach, evaluate, and develop team members; safeguard workload balance and continuity Establish work instructions and SOPs; ensure backup and role coverage AO/IC & Compliance Design, implement, and test internal controls (key controls) for critical processes (procurement, sales, inventory, fixed assets, payroll) Perform periodic checks, reconciliations, and specifications (sub-ledgers ↔ general ledger) Prepare audits; act as point of contact for auditors and tax advisors (including VAT matters) Reporting & Closings Ensure timely and accurate weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual closings, reporting, and controls Reconcile and submit/upload data into the consolidation system Perform consolidation across Skalar entities Prepare profit and loss statements, balance sheet specifications, and cash flow analyses Develop management reports (variance analyses, KPI dashboards) Budgeting & Forecasting Set up, manage, and monitor budgets Prepare and manage cash flow forecasts Analyze actuals versus budget, perform root-cause analyses, and provide recommendations for adjustments Projects & Automation Initiate and lead improvement projects (process optimization, digitalization, automation, data quality) Contribute functionally to ERP setup, reporting tools, and data modeling Data Extraction & Ad Hoc Reporting Provide reliable periodic and ad hoc information from automated systems (ERP/Excel/BI) Safeguard data quality and ensure consistency in definitions Competencies & Requirements Completed relevant HBO degree (Bachelor level) – Business Administration / Business Economics Proven experience in a similar role at Management Team level, preferably within an international production environment Leadership skills and experience managing and coaching a finance team Strong analytical skills and experience within an international matrix organization Proactive mindset and strong persuasion skills Experience with change management and process improvement Excellent knowledge and experience with Exact Interested?