This is a great opportunity to take on a key role in a growing international business. The Head of Finance will be the leader for the finance function of Division Circular, focusing on creating an independent division within the Group.
The Circular Division, one of five divisions within BEWI, started in the end of 2018 and has today a turnover of approx. 800 MSEK. The division consists of several companies in Europe, Canada and the US and will continue to grow through acquisitions, thus keeping its entrepreneurial culture.
Job description
As Head of Finance, you will actively contribute to the growth and development of the Circular business by challenging, monitoring and analysing the business and driving actions accordingly. You will work closely with and be an important partner to the division’s Managing Director in his role leading the Circular business. You will also work close with the subsidiaries in the different countries within the division, both supporting them and securing timeliness, quality and analytical height in reporting. The tasks will vary from operational tasks, to driving improvement and overall strategic opportunities.
Your main tasks will be to:
- Lead the finance function of the Circular Division including personnel and budget responsibility
- Further strengthen the division to become an independent division
- Be the primary strategic sounding board to the MD of the Circular Division in all financial matters
- Develop and ensure timely and accurate financial reports, analysis, forecasts and KPIs from the companies within the Circular Division as well as continuously improve the quality and control of these
- Provide financial reports, analysis, forecasts and KPIs to the Circular Division´s MD and BEWI Group´s management team and other key stakeholders
- Support and indirectly manage the Finance teams across the subsidiaries, ensuring reporting standards, quality of numbers and good understanding of their businesses
- Be responsible for the integration of acquired companies
- As the division grows, further evaluate, develop, and streamline processes, IT support systems, financial models and organization within the Finance function
BEWI offers a challenging position in an open, prestige less and entrepreneurial environment where your work will have a true impact for a sustainable future and BEWI´s future success.
Who are you?
To succeed in the role as Head of Finance you have an interest and ability to work with both details and the overall strategic picture, a strong interest in the business and a strong inner drive combined with a flexible, pragmatic and humble mindset.
Requirements
- Experience of accounting & group consolidation in an international context
- Good understanding of financial management, accounting standards, guidelines and processes
- Potential, or experience from leading a group with proven track record of being able to create a positive culture with motivated and dedicated employees
- An academic degree in business or other related and/or relevant areas
- Excellent written and oral communication in English and a Scandinavian language
- If you have experience from the manufacturing industry, auditing, publicly listed companies or integration of acquisitions, we see it as a merit.
Personal characteristics
- Detail-& process oriented with an ability to switch to the overall perspective
- Business-minded with strong analytical capacity
- Good at communicating, and able to effectively interact with internal and external senior executives and employees at all levels
- Leader with the ability, or potential, to motivate and inspire others
- Driven with high ambitions, and an interest in challenges and development opportunities
- Structured with great planning and efficient prioritization, and attentive to meeting targets, deadlines, and plans
- Highest ethical standards
Company Presentation
BEWI is a leading international provider of packaging, components and insulation solutions. The commitment to sustainability is integrated throughout the value chain, from production of raw materials and end goods to recycling.
Since 2018, the Group has acquired more than 15 companies in the Nordic region and Europe. This acquisition has resulted in an established European presence. The exchange of experiences among existing and new subsidiaries have created competitiveness, and synergies have been realized in sourcing, integration of raw materials operations and mergers of Group units.