What are the responsibilities and job description for the Head of Finance & Controlling (FiCo) position at Gables Search Group?
Objective and Purpose of the Position
In certain positions, education must be necessary and NOT desirable.
Education
- Leading the Finance Department for Americas (USA, Mexico and Brazil), with responsibility for ensuring compliance with policies and standards
- Leading all financial operations, controlling and reporting activities for the Americas region
- Ensure financial integrity, compliance and support strategic business decision to drive growth and profitability
- Serving as the CEO’s main strategic partner, providing critical support and challenge to drive the company’s success
- Oversee all finance and controlling functions for the Americas region USA, Mexico, Brazil
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes
- Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in line with corporate and regulatory standards
- Manage cash flow, working capital, and capital expenditure
- Monitor and analyze financial performance, providing actionable insights to management
- Ensure compliance with local, regional, and international accounting standards and regulations
- Support business strategy with financial analysis and recommendations
- Coordinate and support audits internal and external
- Lead and develop the regional finance and controlling teams
- Drive continuous improvement in finance processes and systems
- Implement group-wide financial initiatives and digitalization projects at the regional level
- Represent the Americas region in global finance meetings and projects
- Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting
- Achievement of budget and financial targets
- Compliance with audit and regulatory requirements
- Process improvement implementation and cost savings
- Team development and retention
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and local accounting standards in Mexico and Brazil
- Advanced skills in financial planning, analysis, and reporting
- Proficient in ERP systems and MS Office Suite
- Experience with financial process optimization and automation
- Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Cash flow and working capital management
- Risk management and internal controls
- Investment analysis and capital allocation
- Disciplinary leadership of the FiCo Manager
- Functional leadership of the FiCo Team in North America, as well as the FiCo Managers in Mexico and Brazil, ensuring that all work according the same financial and accounting standards
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- High level of integrity and ethical standards
- Strategic and business-oriented mindset
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
In certain positions, education must be necessary and NOT desirable.
Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field required
- Master’s degree or MBA preferred
- CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification a plus
- Minimum 10 years of progressive finance and controlling experience
- At least 5 years in a senior leadership role
- Experience in a multinational environment and in European companies required; experience in Swiss companies preferred
- Manufacturing experience required; Automotive industry experience preferred
- Experience managing teams across multiple countries
- Fluent in English required; Spanish and/or Portuguese a plus
- Strong presentation and stakeholder management skills
