Mackenzie Stuart is working in close partnership with a leading international packaging manufacturer. The company is a leading provider of Industrial bags into multiple market applications including chemical industry, films for transport, packaging for peat and wood processing, building industry and food processing along with pallet protection.

We are currently recruiting for a Divisional Finance Director, based in Lower Saxony, Germany. The role will be reporting directly to the Group Finance Director.

Responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to:

Responsibility for weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual financial reportingResponsibility for ensuring accurate and timely filing of the financial statutory accountsIdentify and implement process improvements to the financial processesEnsure that all Company financial practices are in line with statutory regulations and legislationResponsible for process optimisation within the departmentMaintenance and development of the costing system supporting business profitability, cost control and cost reportingEvaluate investment projects and their returnsMonitor cash flow, accounts, and other financial transactionsUpdate and implement financial policies and proceduresProvide leadership, motivate, and appraise team members with their activities through a hands-on approach whilst taking an active role in the morale and wellbeing of employees in the site

Experience:

Minimum a bachelor’s degree, educated in higher finance & economics or accountancyMinimum of 10 years of experience in a financial role in a production or technical businessExisting +experience with Cognos Controller and NavisionExisting experience with SOxGerman & English to a professional levelExperience managing a financial team is preferred