Head of Finance

Job description:
 

1. Advise, support and prompt business at a strategic level to create and implement the business growth plan.
2. Build effective relationships and networking practices with all key stakeholders: e.g., Business leadership, OEM partners, Group functions.
3. Lead effective strategic and operational financial planning, forecasting, and analysis in and for the local business.
4. Manage cash balance, working capital, investments, and other liquidity-related decisions in line with Group standards.
5. Identify the strategic, operational, financial and compliance risks, proactively address management team on needed actions and drive or support agreed actions as required.
6. Ensure robust governance and compliance, including but not limited to internal controls and reporting, is in accordance with local regulations, Group and OEM requirements.
7. Lead, develop and effectively manage direct reports / finance team.
8. Partner effectively with 3rd party providers, particularly GBS, ensuring that financial activities are carried out effectively and seamlessly at local level in line with legal, regional and Group requirements.
9. Develop and deliver local and Group transformation and efficiency projects.
10. Manage the Legal and Procurement activities.
11. Key member of the Polish leadership team aiming to deliver against strategic ambitions.
12. As member of the Poland & Baltics subregion finance leadership team, actively participate in the Subregional Finance Agenda, eventually leading subregional projects.

Skills and experience:
 

1. Proven experience in leading a finance team in a senior finance position
2. Strong financial acumen, extensive financial experience in a medium / large organization or group of companies (Big 4 experience is highly preferred)
3. Experience in leading change a strong advantage
4. High levels of emotional intelligence. Exceptional leadership skills (measured as Inchcape values, motivating & communicating, people development, strategic capability, commercial awareness, performance delivery)
5. Strong building relations at all levels of the organization, ideally in a matrix global organization
6. Able to take decisions and act independently in an undefined and busy environment
7. Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
8. High integrity and openness combined with commitment to good governance
9. Solid experience of working in a matrix organization, managing multiple stakeholder relationships and priorities