SKT (Schrade Kabeltechnik) is part of the Assembly Business unit and has approximately 360 FTE’s, of which 280 in Leszno and 80 in Allmendingen. In Allmendingen the office is sales oriented, whilst still having a good assembly capacity. The sales segments mainly relate to crane- and lift industry, industrial and special vehicles. In Leszno SKT has a large assembly location delivering assemblies and harnesses for a broad range of industries and customers (https://www.schrade-kabeltechnik.de).

 

SKT Finance Director Position description

The Finance Director will have responsibility for all aspects of the financial and business systems functions such as HR and ICT and the finance team for this operating company. The individual will analyse and redirect resources through accounting and financial reporting that meet or exceed the requirements of internal and external customers. This position will support the corporation’s strategy to maximize the combined strengths of its business units to provide better solutions, expand margins and generate strong cash flow. The individual will maintain a financial reporting/internal control system that will provide management with the appropriate financial and operating information. He/she will develop, analyse and interpret statistical and accounting information in order to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance, operational excellence and other criteria that directly reflect the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the SKT group. Additionally, this position will direct the daily finance & accounting functions for the Schrade team and provide guidance and consolidation of financials for Kabeltechnik with the Polish speaking colleagues.

 

The starting point on the level of HR has certain areas of improvement. HR plays a vital role in the strategic plans of the Schrade Kabeltechnik, especially in:

 

• Integration of one united company. Stimulating a culture based on the core values.
• Developing the skills and knowledge of the employees.
• Change management.

The Finance Director has a team of approximately 10 employees and reports to the CCG business unit Assembly Finance Director. Furthermore, the Finance Director is the business partner (dotted line) to the SKT Managing Director. Primary office location is Allmendingen and thus close located to the SKT Managing Director

 

Key scope and responsibilities:

• Responsibility for the monthly group reporting under IFRS. Adherence to group reporting deadlines and accounting policies. Establish and maintain key controls and procedures for the company.
• Oversee the preparation and coordination of all Schrade and Kabeltechnik monthly financial reporting requirements with the CCG Group.
• Ensure all necessary duties in the areas of cost accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, cash flow, payroll, fixed assets, tax compliance, payroll and other areas of general accounting concern.
• Understand and adhere to financial and local statutory regulations and legislation. Oversee outside services for tax preparation, group (IFRS) and statutory audit in compliance with German and Polish law, banking, and other financial needs as necessary, together with 3rd party professional firms (Deloitte/ WWS).
• Provide insightful management reporting (analysis) and expectations (prospective) to local and group management team to aid in long-term and short-term decision making.
• First point of contact for investments, especially with regard to strategic orientation. Support in the preparation of business plans.
• Responsibility in thorough cost accounting analysis and practices, i.e. ability to determine (in)efficiencies and -price variances from the offer to the final costing as well as monitoring impact of improvement projects.
• Responsible for serving as HR business partner, overseeing payroll HR junior, working with management to support job postings, interviewing, hiring, training and developing SKT employees; appraising performance and mentoring; addressing complaints and resolving problems – all in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Oversight of ICT, responsible for all business systems support (incl ERP) and infrastructure.
• Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes (e.g. participate in with improvements of SAP Business One ERP).
• ICT related matters; expenses and investments for the dataflow, structures and ERP with the aim of better networking between the locations
• Part of the SKT management team and thus also jointly responsible for the strategic development of the company. Present financial information and actions during meetings.
• Monitor the day-to-day financial operations within the company, such as payroll, invoicing, and other transactions.

Qualifications:

• (Post) Master degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, or a related field.
• Big4 experience
• Leadership skills and experience; i.e. maturity for a management team and MD business partner role as well as experience in people management.
• Experience as project controller (in an assembly environment) in order to apply
  cost accounting knowledge and practice.
• Experience with ICT and / or HR responsibility is a pré
• Deep understanding of business principles and best practices.

Skills:

• German and English language skills required. Polish language skills desirable.
• Analytical thinker, problem-solving skills.
• Organisational skills, including planning skills.
• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal.
• ICT & data structures savvy (MS Office, e.g. thorough excel. ERP: SAP BusinessOne is a big pre).
• Integrity, honesty and team work

What do we offer:

• We offer an interesting and challenging position within a professional, international organization with freedom to act, improve processes, make a real impact and the opportunity to work with a variety of stakeholders.
• We offer a salary package that is fully in line with the level of the position and the candidate experience, and which is supplemented by fringe benefits.
• As we consider talent management as key to the success of our organization, we offer opportunities for personal and professional development.

Good office atmosphere and colleagues.