Finance Director / Head of Finance - PVO International
We are looking for a Finance Director who will join PVO in driving growth and professionalizing the company. This role ensures that the financial strategy is effectively rolled out and acts as a sparring partner for the management team. As part of the Management Team, and with the potential to join the Board of Directors, you will play a key role in shaping PVO’s future.
Your new challenge
Leadership & strategy:
- Build and manage a strong Finance team (Financial Controller, Business Controller, Team Lead Administration and two Admin. Support Specialists);
- Participate actively to the strategy roadmap, translate business strategy into concrete financial objectives;
- Proactively inform and advise the Management Team and Board of Directors;
- Ensure efficient financial processes and continuous improvement (process optimization).
Financial control & processes:
- Prepare and monitor budgets, forecasts, and multi-year financial plans;
- Liaise with DCC for all reporting matters such as presentations of budgets, 5 years plan or Weekly forecast analysis;
- Ensure compliance with audits (external and Group internal audits) and corporate governance;
- Manage and control costs, banking, and foreign exchange risks;
- Identify and mitigate financial risks;
- Establish and maintain approval processes and investment management;
- Ensure correct application of accounting principles and fiscal guidelines, including expansion into new markets.
Operational & process digital optimization:
- Develop and implement efficient and automated processes;
- Manage credit insurance and optimize cash flow;
- Collaborate with other departments to enhance financial efficiency and customer satisfaction;
- Improve the Cash Conversion Cycle and manage debtor risks.
Commercial performance & project management:
- Support decision-making with financial analyses and reports;
- Identify and mitigate commercial risks;
- Proactively manage claims and financial issues;
- Advise on optimal inventory management strategies;
- Lead projects focused on process optimization and financial efficiency.
Your new employer
PVO International (75 employees) is an ambitious full-service European partner in solar power products. PVO International is constantly developing. Team expansion and further professionalization of the organization are the spearheads for the business phase PVO is in. As part of DCC (with over 16.000 employees), PVO benefits from a strong structure and international network while maintaining its entrepreneurial spirit.
Your profile
- Strong expertise in financial management, digital process optimization, and project management (PMO);
- Experience in margin management, working capital management, and return on capital employed (ROCE);
- You are able to connect, inspire, motivate and drive professional development;
- You have a helicopter view, do not shy away for impopular decisions if needed and is strong in advising the Management Team and/or Board of Directors;
- You are capable of tackling (long-term) problems in a timely manner;
- You are highly skilled in maintaining internal and external contacts at various levels, but refrain from engaging in politics;
- You have a Master's degree preferably complemented with an RA and/or RC/EMFC certification;
- You have excellent language skills, both written and verbal, in Dutch and English.
Our offer
- A professional environment with energetic colleagues;
- The chance to develop further in an internationally growing company;
- A fulltime (40 hours per week) challenge;
- A competitive salary;
- Bonus;
- Company laptop and phone;
- Lease car;
- Possibility to lease a bicycle in a tax-friendly way;
- A pension scheme and 27 days annual leave;
- Company massages, joint lunches and team-building activities.
