Accounting & Finance Team Leader

Accounting & Finance Team leader

• Contract Duration 6+ months

Purpose of Job:
How the job contributes to the purpose of the function

• To enable business transformation and secure long-term profitable growth and independence through financial steering and decision support, operational excellence, and compliance.
• The Group Financial Controlling team leads the Financial Controlling Function providing support to the three core businesses 
• To lead, steer, and support our clients financial reporting that is beneficial to people & planet and protects and adds value to our assets, securing profitable growth and financial independence
• By providing Accounting and reporting services, supporting a strong compliance framework, and effective governance to enable entrepreneurship and safeguard our people, customers, and businesses.

Purpose Of Function Purpose of Job:

• Lead the development of the team based on the global finance, organizational, and people development direction to secure the right competencies, performance, and succession.
• Develop, implement, and continuously improve effective and efficient Accounting and reporting processes and routines.
• Manage the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities.
• Secure that the team members are working according to the A&R manual as well as local GAAP.
• Support the team with specific accounting and reporting-related questions.
• Support relevant functions as a trustful and professional business partner in Accounting & Reporting matters with the aim of offering the customer a seamless shopping experience.
• Contribute to the business plan process and set clear goals and action plans together with the team in alignment with the business plan and function goals.
• Coordinate and/or support internal and external audits, review and follow up on audit findings and recommendations.
• Contribute to local and global projects from an A&R perspective.
• Secure and maintain a connection with and between core areas, business owners, group functions, and process teams within our client Group.
• Secure cross-organizational readiness and continued business growth in terms of competence, performance, and succession by enabling an end-to-end approach.
• Ensure a safe environment for co-workers and external consultants and contractors in accordance with our client policies

Competences

"Competence is knowledge, motivation, and capability to perform in all situations and activities the assignment requires.”

a. Knowledge b. Motivation

• Broad knowledge of the Client concept, its Brand Identity, Culture and values, and strategic directions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Client business, its market, and industry; knowledge of our client group's core business operations and key interactions between businesses/functions.
• Passionate about creating an our client fit for the future.
• Energized by increasing customer value, driving business growth, and contributing to overall success and results through people.
• Motivated by leading and developing people.

a. Knowledge b. Motivation

• Broad knowledge of business, financial, and operational processes, their interdependencies, and how to work through them.
• Excellent knowledge of the measurement, processing, and communication of financial information regarding economic entities, which aims to document the organizations' resource management.
• Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial reporting rules, standards, and manuals, along with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) and General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Advanced knowledge of how to assess, analyze, and mitigate risks in a business environment.
• Excellent knowledge of how to plan, and measure financial records in compliance with internal and external regulations and ensuring value for money in reaching business objectives and long-term profitable growth.
• Good understanding of data science, new technologies, analytics, and their wide-ranging application in a business context.
• Advanced knowledge of how to create and implement change initiatives and manage stakeholders in our client.
• Good knowledge of project management processes including methods and tools; and how to integrate them.
• Good knowledge of the customer needs, demands, and expectations of the markets.
• Inspired by working together in an ever-changing multi-dimensional environment.

Leadership Capabilities:
Leadership behaviors differ depending on your position and your level of leadership – leading myself, leading others, leading leaders, and leading matrix partners.

• Build Strong Relationships
• Create customer value
• Collaborate & Co-create 

Capabilities:
Job-specific capabilities

• Inspire & Clarify
• Unleash Entrepreneurs

Business Partnering: Strategic, tactical, and operational business partners, with strong analytical skills, translate business needs into financial consequences and solutions.
Networking: Strong network and relationship builder both within and outside of the organization.
Business acumen: Strong ability to recognize external trends and translate them into business opportunities.
Communication: Strong communicator with the capacity to influence decisions and create energy and commitment within the organization.
Change-oriented: to able to handle a constantly changing environment with many different stakeholders and demands.
Developing people: Ability to inspire individuals and teams to accomplish organizational goals; motivate people to perform and grow by providing feedback, coaching, training, and career direction.
 

Key previous experiences and proven skills 

• Applicable KPIs from the Business Planning Process
• Financial Strategy
• Co-worker survey
• Individual goals according to yearly development talk
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting / Finance / Economics or a related field.
• 5+ years of increasingly responsible accounting experience in a similar or larger organization.
• Demonstrate knowledge of a broad set of accounting principles 
• Experience in the use of automated accounting systems.
• Proficient in MS Office skills.
• Experience in multicultural and multinational organizations.
• Ability to communicate confidently and clearly in English.
• Proven skills in developing people and providing support, coaching, training, and career direction to others.

Benefits:

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

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