Graebel are an International Relocation Company who provide talent mobility and relocation solutions to Global 1000 firms and their employees. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service, and believe that happy and fulfilled employees make it happen. Our people are innovative, take ownership of their work, and as a result, take great care of our internal and external clients. We value truth, love and integrity where you help foster an environment of respect, honor, and caring for those that interact with us.
The Finance Director will lead the European team and take overall responsibility for financial responsibilities of the Graebel European legal entities. Responsibilities would include traditional transaction processing, monthly close process, financial reporting, and compliance matters. The successful candidate will be a hands on leader experienced in the traditional financial leadership role as well as willing to lead and support all VAT and compliance matters for all of Graebel's European clients. This role will work very closely with Senior Finance Management based in Head Office in the US and serve key operational leaders within Europe, including the European Managing Director.We are looking for exceptional people who want to make a difference in the world.
Required Skills
PRINCIPAL DUTIES
- Financial Control Environment
- Maintain an accounting system appropriate to the requirements of the business, enabling accurate accounting records to be kept.
- Ensure that transactions are appropriately authorized and entered into the accounting system (D365) accurately and promptly.
Ensure that balance sheet reconciliations are completed at the end of each month.
- Ensure that daily reconciliations of the safeguarding bank accounts are performed in accordance with regulatory requirements and liaising with the Company VP of Finance, Treasurer and CFO, to ensure the proper reporting of reconciling items / differences to the relevant Regulatory Body.
- Plan the level of financial resources required to operate an effective finance function.
- Ensure that appropriate finance staff are recruited and appropriate training provided.
- Reporting
- Ensure that monthly financial reports are produced for the CFO, including full management accounts pack comprising profit and loss, balance sheet, cash flow, key performance indicators and commentary.
- Develop KPI metrics to assist the identification of key trends in the business.
- Ensure that any ad-hoc reporting is produced as required.
- Preparation of draft year end statutory accounts and liaison with external auditors.
- Liaison with the Internal Audit function.
3. Cost Control
- Develop commercial models and business plans associated with new products and other business developments.
- Periodic review of cost items, both actual and forecast, to ensure that unnecessary costs are not incurred.
- Ensure orders are raised for relevant expenditure (inc. CAPEX) and are appropriately authorised.
4. Administration and Taxation
- Working with internal and external advisors to manage all aspects of tax compliance, including preparation and submission of necessary returns and ensuring that payments and refunds are processed in a timely manner.
- Liaising with external tax advisors, corporate tax team and governmental bodies as required.
- Act as Graebel's European VAT expert across the globe and directly interact with operations and sales to ensure efficient structures are in place and reclamation is maximized.
5. Cash Flow
- Manage company treasury position , and regular reporting of the company’s cash position for all entities Outside the US.
- Ensure that cash inflows and outflows are managed efficiently and that working capital is available, if required, to support any cash shortfall.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Corporate requests and monthly flash reports are competed in accordance to monthly closing schedule
- Assist in establishing procedures to enforce compliance of set company standards.
- Participates in the development, testing, and training of new processes or procedures.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Required Experience
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EDUCATION
- Fully Qualified Accountant – ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent.
- Minimum 10-15 years PQE some of which has been gained in a senior finance management position.
- Familiarity with international laws and country-specific compliance knowledge desirable. Strong stakeholder management skills Ability to deliver under pressure People management experience
- Leader with strong interpersonal and communication skills that is self-motivated and has a high level of emotional intelligence
- Experience leading a team
- Teamwork and collaboration and the ability to build effective partnerships with all stakeholders
- A precise approach to work with meticulous attention to detail with experience working to deadlines
- Experienced with accounting systems
- Solid foundation in the principles of accounting.
- Candidates must be legally entitled to work within the EU