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Our client, a well-recognized technology company with global operations is looking for a Regional Controller Finance Business Partner for the EMEA region.

This company is recognised by its culture of openness, respect and professional excellence. They design innovative 3D machines for industrial automation around the world.

You will be part of a high-performance team, with easy-to-implement and cost-effective 3D sensor technologies.

About your functions and responsibilities

The Regional Controller EMEA reports to the Group Corporate Controller and is responsible for most aspects of financial operations of the company’s EMEA regional operations, which includes monthly closing and reporting, review of internal controls and processes. The global Finance team consists in 17 team members, you will work with the Controller team (Manager + 3 team members).

You will be responsible for overseeing and providing advice on matters relating to payroll, tax, transfer pricing and compliance.

You will oversee the interactions with the Payroll vendors and act as Finance Business Partner for the main stakeholders from the region.

You will interact with the Parent company and the sister companies within the group.

In addition, the Regional Controller will collaborate and work closely with the Finance team in HQ in North America to provide financial reporting and commentary on variances and movements in the financial statements.

You, as Regional Controller, will also collaborate with the Managing Directors and Leadership Team in the region who have oversight of the offices (headcount up to 30 team members).

You can either work out from the following offices in an on-site setting (hybrid scheme is possible) :

Oulu, Finland 🇫🇮

Berlin, Germany 🇩🇪

Munich, Germany 🇩🇪

Furthermore, you are responsible for the financial reporting and commentary on development and Finance trends in the European region (main operation in the Netherlands, Germany and Finland).

The Regional Controller ensures the implementation of strategic business and / or operational plans, projects, programs and systems that are communicated by the Headquarters.

Also you will ensure implementations and improvements are achieved effectively in a timely manner.

You will supervise the Accounting staff for the European Region (2 headcount in the Netherlands and Germany) and liaise with service providers for payroll, tax and accounting services from multiple locations in Europe (Germany, Finland, Netherlands, Sweden, France, Czech Republic, Italy).

You will also interact externally with the company’s auditors, insurance agents, banks, government agencies, suppliers and various customers.

• Oversee the regional accounting function of the company’s European subsidiaries (financial, treasury, disbursements, payroll, cost and tax accounting), including monthly financial statements and shareholder reporting, monitoring of monthly expenses vs budgets, and various performance measurement reports.
• Incorporate any recommended accounting process and procedure improvements.
• Represent the Finance function in the EMEA region and ensure operational business needs are met and where required, submit proposals to adapt group policies to comply with local requirements.
• Maintain a tax-compliance schedule and ensure timely and qualitative filings.
• Responsible for correct recordkeeping and filing of European VAT returns for the regional entities (dealing with intercompany and third-party transactions inside and outside of EU).
• Oversee the audit / review functions to ensure efficient audit at a reasonable cost with minimal audit recommendations or adjustments.
• Ensure a positive, collaborative environment providing staff with development and career opportunities through active mentoring and focus on training and continuous improvement.
• 25% of travel per month is required (an average of one week per month of travel, primarily within Europe, with occasional travel to other regions as necessary).

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