Director of Finance - Americas

Page Executive; Builth Wells; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment firm is seeking a Head of Finance and Controllership for the Americas region. This role involves leading financial performance evaluation, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, and implementing strategic financial improvements. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in financial leadership and a strong ability to mentor teams. The position may require travel within the Americas, with a focus on enhancing business performance.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in financial leadership and controllership roles.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on financial reporting and forecasting.
• Experience in managing finance teams and driving performance improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Head of Finance and Controllership for the Americas region.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP accounting standards.
• Implement process improvements in financial reporting and controls.

Skills

Financial performance evaluation

Strategic planning

Leadership

FP&A business partnering

Compliance with US GAAP

Job description

Job Description

• Lead and serve as the Head of Finance and Controllership for the Americas region.
• Provide executive leadership in the evaluation of strategic financial objectives and offer recommendations to improve financial performance and business opportunities.
• Lead FP&A business partnering, including reporting and planning for the region (AOP and STRAP), working closely with the Americas President.
• Ensure timely, accurate, and consistent financial reporting, including monthly, quarterly, and annual closings for the region.
• Report on customer profitability and analyze performance results and variances versus budgets to executive management.
• Participate actively in Executive Management Team meetings, providing updates on financials and other responsibilities.
• Guide and mentor the Supply Chain finance teams, collaborating with Operations and Supply Chain leadership.
• Implement process improvements and controls, managing standard costing, inventory valuation, and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Review business performance, variances to budgets, reforecasting, and past performance.
• Partner with Global FP&A to review operational costs and SG&A.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP accounting standards and maintain internal controls for all legal entities.
• Prepare the annual 3-year and 5-year business plans.
• Oversee tax and compliance activities, working closely with tax and treasury teams on complex transactions.
• Develop and evaluate personnel, building a strong accounting and finance team that drives performance and skill development.
• Travel 25-35% as needed within the Americas region.