External CFO

The ideal candidate has matured a credible managerial career path in finance, with at least 5-7-year experience in a similar role, as Controller/CFO, Consulting/Accounting Firm (Big 4 or similar). The ideal candidate has full command of the technical requirements of the function, as fully-fledged Controller of an affiliate of a multinational company. He/She interprets the role as a Business Partner, being able to combine business requirements, results orientation and compliance with international and local policies, laws and regulations. He / she is a credible leader, with strong communication and relation skills. As regards people management, the ideal candidate is able to lead, activate, motivate and develop his/her team, encouraging empowerment. Most relevant will be his/her personal characteristics: high level of energy, enthusiasm, sense of urgency; excellent communication, influencing and negotiating skills; problem solving attitude to “make things happen”; highest ethical standards. The ideal candidate has a University Degree and speaks English fluently (second language is a plus).

Background in Digitalization and BI tools is appreciated.

The position of External CFO, involves ensuring a limited number of clients, specific consulting in the financial field, accounting, project implementation and supervision of internal financial activities of a couple of client companies.

The main tasks are:

• Taking over accounting books from accounting office and independent bookkeeping

• Entering payments into E-Banking-System

• Analysis Ledgers and journals every months

• Responsibility for the preparation and filing of quarterly and annual financial statements of the Romanian companies according to local accounting, in cooperation with our Accounting and Data Process Department

• Responsibility for the reporting and transition from local accounting standard to the Group financials

• Managing the capital request and budgeting process

• Ensurance of the companies compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements

• Contact person for auditors, tax authorities and other local authorities etc.

• Collaboration in projects (introduction of ICS etc.) as well as further development and optimization of systems and processes

• Maintain full accounting and business records for the company in accordance with policies and procedures, legislation and fiscal requirements;

• Ability to close books in a timely manner on a monthly/quarterly/annual basis;

• Report on a monthly basis to the Group CFO and the Group HQ, the actual results for the month and forecast information;

• Set detailed operating objectives/metrics for the company;

• Comply with internal and external audit requirements;

• Report interim and final financial and tax information;

• Planning & Control

• Develop detailed annual and quarterly budgets and forecasts;

• Provide regular analysis of the financial and operational results of the company;

• Provide reliable cash flow forecasts;

• Apply adequate internal control procedures to safeguard company assets, reputation and customer relationship;

• Timely communicate data both to local management and HQ

• Cash Management

• Define criteria and processes to manage the activity and set guidelines and best practises;

• Manage accounts receivable to defined criteria; - Forecast cash receipts and payments; - Focus on cash control and optimising cash flow profile;

• Involvement in key contract negotiations to ensure financial obligations and implications can be met;

• Oversight on both operating and capital expenditures;

• Interact with banks as regards Treasury Management

• Will be responsible of financial policy and any other rules designed to meet tax or statutory requirements;