Finance Director - North America bei Metabo

Our globally recognized powertools are developed, produced, sold and supported with green passion by our 5,500 employees from over 100 countries.

Professional users around the world rely on our brands HiKOKI, Metabo, Metabo HPT, Carat and Sankyo as well as the sustainable CAS battery system with 40 partnerships.

As a medium-sized company rooted in the Swabian town of Nürtingen near Stuttgart, we combine tradition and innovation to form a coherent whole within the international KOKI Group.

Overview:  

As the North America Finance Director, you are a part of the leadership team of the NA Finance org and will report to the CFO. You will play a critical leadership role partnering closely with North America CEO and leadership team to drive both financial and operational performance. This role requires a proactive, hands-on leader with a strong sense of ownership, urgency and business partnership to propel the business to the next level and deliver on strategic and financial goals. Main responsibilities include:  

Strategic Financial Partnership

• Partner with senior leadership to develop and execute financial strategies
• Serve as a trusted advisor, providing data-driven insights and forward-looking financial guidance to accelerate profitable growth.
• Act as a change agent, proposing and driving initiatives to enhance performance, operational efficiency and overall business value
• Effectively manage multiple priorities within a broad team of cross-regional and cross-functional team members.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Lead the annual budgeting, monthly forecasting, reporting and financial analysis, delivering clear, actionable insights to leadership
• Provide real-time analysis, focusing on EBITDA, Free Cash Flow (FCF), and other key performance indicators to measure and optimize business results.
• Identify risks, gaps and opportunities and collaborate with cross functional teams to implement improvement actions where necessary.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, in alignment with KOKI Accounting Guidance.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor and develop the SBU finance team, fostering an innovative and high-performance culture with a focus on partnership, accountability and proactive problem solving.
• Assist the CFO in transforming the finance function from reporting-oriented into performance driven strategic partner.
• Assist the CFO to establish best-in-class financial processes to ensure scalability and support future growth.

Qualifications:  

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. You also have: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required. CPA, CMA and/or MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive finance experience, with demonstrated experience growing, developing, and managing a high-performing team throughout periods of high change.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to develop and maintain financial models.
• Experience in strategic planning and execution along with critical thinking, strong analytic, and communication skills.
• Strong cross functional leadership skills and experience driving change in a matrixed environment.
• Strong communication, presentation and interpersonal skills with high business acumen and increased collaboration with both functional and business leaders.

Sounds like what you are looking for?
Then we look forward to receiving your online application, via our online career portal. We look forward to meeting you soon.