Job Summary
To strengthen the management team of Kiwa Spain and to help to realize further growth we are looking for a Finance Manager who will head the Finance organization of Kiwa in Spain. This role will be based in Valencia. About the role The F inance M anager is responsible for providing strategic financial leadership, professionalism and coordination to secure sustainable growth of market share and profitability for the c ompany's operations , while further improving the internal financial processes and controls and maintaining a sound financial basis (balance sheet, P&L, cash).
Also the Finance Manager will work with Kiwa Corporate teams to align with the wider Kiwa company, with a focus on financial reporting, risk control, accounting standards, business reviews, budgeting and forecasting, ESG reporting, Tax governance and controls and Treasury/ cash management (cashflow planning, up-streaming).
Further you will:
Be a strategic business partner on all Finance related topics towards the Country Manager of Spain and the other members of the management team; Act as the liaison between the company and external stakeholders (Auditors, Tax authorities); Effectuate the design and implementation of (financial) processes, procedures, protocols and systems, harmonized and standardized; Support with M&A activities and post-acquisition integrations. Assist in the business strategy for the Company's operations and activities; Convert the strategy into financial (revenue and cost) targets for the activities; Forecast and monitor the actual business performance; analyse deviations from targets and report about this; Be responsible for all finance, accounting and administration activities; Ensure that all financial and administrative policies are accurate, well documented and consistently applied in the organization; Provide the financial reporting; secure and provide adequate and well prepared information for consolidation of results at the Corporate c ompany level; Optimize cash flow and working capital. Do you have what it takes? The ideal candidate is a mature finance manager with a minimum of 10 years of successful management experience, preferably including experience in the TIC (Testing, Inspection and Certification) sector. Alternatively you have obtained experience in service management/ industrial consulting and engineering – moderate margin businesses with people utilisation as a key driver. You understand how a large international business environment works.
In addition, you have the following profile:
University degree (Master of Science) in Finance/ Business Administration and/or professional qualifications such as CFA/CMA/CA/ACCA; Experience in an international company, with international accounting (IFRS) and financial management standards; Exposure to a multinational company with large complexity and to multicultural environments; Experience in managing changes and building and coaching strong and engaged teams; You are a connector and team-builder and you take people along; Familiarity with Corporate Governance Regulations; Strong communication and interpersonal skills with sensitivity to different cultures; Ability to work independently; You are pro-active and transparent in your communication; Experience with Mergers & Acquisitions, specifically with the post-merger integrations. What can you expect from us in return? As a Finance Manager in the Kiwa Group you'll hold a challenging position in an internationally oriented, ambitious, expanding organisation. At Kiwa, we value your professional development and personal wellbeing. You'll be given ample opportunities to balance your working and private life.
Kiwa is a company committed to gender diversity and equal opportunities between men and women, where we value and respect you as a person and as a professional, whatever your background.
When it comes to our terms and conditions, we offer you a salary tailored to your professional competence and experience.
Where you'll work
In this role, you will work for Kiwa Spain and you will be based in Valencia. You will report to the Country Manager. Incidental travel will be part of this job.
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Should you have any questions about this position at Kiwa, please contact Noelia Moreno, HR Manager for Spain, . In case you have any questions about the procedure you can contact HR Department, .
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