Head of Finance for European Sales & Service Companies
About Polar Electro
In the tech-based personal fitness product market, Polar has set the benchmark for quality and innovation. Since its launch, and with headquarters in Finland, the company’s mission continues to focus on equipping people worldwide with essential health and performance data, stats, measurements, and guidance.
Through their popular collection of smart watches, heart watches, fitness and activity trackers, Polar’s innovative measurement technology and data-driven insights help all levels of athletes to understand their body better, become happier, and live a healthier life.
Kandidaatprofiel*
- Several years’ related finance experience
- Strong background in accounting
- Required languages: English and Dutch, others will be an advantage
- Entrepreneurial, networked thinking, and analytical skills
- Excellent process knowledge and ability to analyze, assess and redesign multi-level processes in an international environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and can identify trends and opportunities for improvement
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Hands-on mentality and team player personality
Onderzoek toont aan dat mannelijke kandidaten al solliciteren als ze aan 60% van de eisen voldoen, terwijl vrouwelijke kandidaten voor 100% gaan. Dus ook in geval van twijfel ontvangen we je CV graag.
Vacancy: Head of Finance for European Sales & Services Companies
As part of an exciting brand evolution, Polar has created a new position as Head of Finance role in their European Sales and Services organization. In this company defining role, the successful candidate will set up the future for Polar’s finance and operations by establishing a unified workflow, guiding local finance managers, and taking charge of major improvement projects. Operational efficiency is key for success in this role. The new Head of Finance will need to demonstrate experience in developing lean processes to streamline and organize the finance and HR teams. Strong accounting and compliance skills are also essential for this newly-created role. They will work in a European Sales Hub based in The Netherlands that encourages a fun, healthy, and rewarding corporate culture.
Reporting to the CFO, this role will be responsible for all finance and operations related matters throughout the European sales and services companies. Time management and people skills are imperative, as they will lead a finance team of European Sales companies in eight locations. The Head of Finance for Europe at Polar will conduct regular analyzes and reviews of monthly results, whilst also coordinating monthly, quarterly, and yearly closings.
Ensuring stable outsourced payroll processes, management of external audits, VAT reporting and VAT compliance will also be essential for this Head of Finance Europe role. The successful candidate will need to be confident in taking ownership of enhancement initiatives for Polar’s internal control system. They will also oversee statutory accounts, tax returns, and some limited Facility Management tasks such as rent and car lease renewals.
Keeping true to the accuracy of Polar’s product range, the Head of Finance Europe will have flawless skills in accounting, forecasting, planning and cash management. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to harmonize and streamline the company’s finance and accounting processes, and consolidate the Accounting teams into a European, multi-site team. This will be an integral role for Polar as they transition into a fully-fledged international group.
The Head of Finance of Europe will balance strategic thinking with soft skills to connect with fellow accounting team members, while fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. Enhancing ERP tools, and managing improvement projects and European HR developments also fall under this vital position’s focus as the Head of Finance for European Sales and Services for Polar Electro.
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