Head of Finance Client of Aventus Global Talent

Key Responsibilities:

Business Strategy & Planning

• Develop and execute financial strategies that align with local objectives and the broader market landscape
• Support long-term business planning through robust financial modelling and scenario analysis
• Participate in regional strategic reviews and integrate financial insights into key decision-making processes
• Identify investment opportunities that drive international growth and expansion
• Collaborate with business leaders to ensure operational alignment with financial targets
• Provide guidance to regional teams on capital structuring and resource prioritisation
• Recommend strategic initiatives to enhance competitiveness and margin performance.

Financial Planning, Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process and oversee the development of rolling forecasts
• Provide detailed variance analyses and recommend corrective actions to country CFOs and site leadership
• Ensure forecast accuracy through the review of historical trends, market dynamics, and business drivers
• Monitor and challenge financial assumptions to balance ambition with operational realism
• Consolidate and present international financial performance reports to the Group leadership team
• Align budgeting and forecasting cycles with corporate priorities, strategic initiatives, and investment timelines
• Develop and upskill local finance teams in budgeting methodologies, forecasting techniques, and analytical tools

Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Oversee monthly and year-end closing processes across all entities to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Review and approve consolidated financial statements and management reports
• Implement standardized reporting frameworks and formats across regional finance teams to enhance consistency and transparency
• Liaise with external auditors to facilitate timely and efficient completion of audits
• Drive improvements in the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of accounting records through process optimisation and automation
• Establish and maintain robust internal controls and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to mitigate reporting and compliance risks

Taxation & Treasury Management

• Manage tax planning, compliance, and reporting across multiple jurisdictions in alignment with international regulations
• Identify and implement tax optimisation opportunities, and oversee the development and application of transfer pricing policies
• Monitor local banking operations to ensure adequate liquidity and effective cash management across all markets
• Implement cash pooling, intercompany funding, and repatriation strategies to optimise group-wide capital efficiency
• Minimise foreign exchange and interest rate exposures through proactive hedging strategies and adherence to treasury policies
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with banking partners and financial institutions to optimise financing arrangements and service quality
• Collaborate closely with Group Tax and Treasury functions to align local execution with global financial policies and frameworks

Cost Control & Operational Efficiency

• Monitor and challenge cost structures across regional manufacturing sites
• Drive initiatives to reduce COGS and enhance operational margins
• Track and benchmark OPEX across regions and promote lean practices
• Introduce cost transparency models for local finance teams and plant managers
• Review major cost items regularly and identify savings opportunities
• Align procurement cost management with finance targets. Lead cross-functional efforts for continuous improvement programs

Risk Management & Compliance

• Establish comprehensive risk mitigation plans, and compliance frameworks tailored to each market s regulatory environment
• Monitor adherence to internal policies, corporate governance standards, and local statutory requirements
• Coordinate internal and external financial audits, ensuring timely resolution and remediation of audit findings
• Promote a culture of ethical financial management and strengthen anti-fraud and integrity controls across all operations
• Collaborate with Legal and Compliance teams to identify, assess, and manage financial and operational

Team Leadership & Capability Building

• Foster collaboration, knowledge sharing, and best practice exchange across regional and functional finance teams
• Identify talent gaps and implement targeted development and capability-building programs to strengthen the finance organisation
• Ensure effective performance management frameworks are in place and aligned with corporate objectives
• Champion a culture of accountability, excellence, and continuous improvement across all levels of the finance function
• Facilitate structured succession planning to secure strong leadership pipelines for key finance positions.