Finance Director – FP&A and Accounting

Finance Director – FP&A and Accounting

Lansweeper

Merelbeke, Belgium

Job description

We are looking for a Finance Director of FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis) & Accounting to lead our worldwide team from our Belgium-based Headquarters! This selected leader will get the opportunity to work in an exciting and successful global SaaS Private-Equity funded company.

High-level, key responsibilities will be building an A-team that can drive decision-based reporting for the profit and loss (P&L) statements, statement of cash flows, board reports and management reports that help drive a business.

You will report into the CFO.

A day in the life of a Finance Director of FP&A and Accounting:

• Organizing all day-to-day FP&A & Accounting processes and staff of 5-10 team members in and organized, very tightly managed roles and responsibilities.
• Responsible for the close and related reporting and consolidation in accordance with GAAP and Belgium Financial Reporting.
• Drive the annual operating plan and supporting initiatives to help drive Revenue and profitability growth.
• Develop and execute best-in-class processes and implement in team to ensure team is operating effectively and efficiently.
• Work as close business partner for each department, providing pro-active insights for their businesses.
• Refine the internal control framework in line with the growing size of the company and ensure in compliance with audit requirements globally.
• Develop financial modelling that helps support business in making better decisions.
• Determine financial and operational metrics that drive the best results for the business.
• Lead the group-wide annual budgeting and multi-year financial strategic planning process
• Own of all consolidated management reporting including consolidated monthly P&Ls, and monthly P&L reporting.
• Support build out of Board of Directors and external reporting requirements.

Job requirements

Are you the new Finance Director – FP&A and Accounting at Lansweeper?

Quantitative:

• Required to have 5-10+ in the following areas below:
  • FP&A/Finance-related field (as outlined above);
  • Belgium Accounting and IFRS and/or US GAAP experience;
  • Transfer Pricing & Tax Optimization;
  • Revenue Recognition;
  • Foreign Currency Management;
  • Internal Controls & Financial Audits;
  • Foreign Currency Management.
• Other plus’:
  • Master’s degree in accounting/finance related courses;
  • Project Management experience and/or experience implementing budgeting system/tool;
  • Outstanding excel skills;
  • Experience with Private Equity – SaaS reporting/external reporting;
  • Potentially served as interim CFO.

Qualitative:

• Proven leader with positive attitude;
• Excellent eye for detail;
• Ability to simplify complex discussions with data, facts, and logic;
• High standards of excellence;
• Great problem-solving and has a hands-on attitude;
• Excellent communication skills fluently in English, both spoken and written;
• Thrives in an international fast-paced environment;
• Global business exposure/experience.

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