Eska USA B.V. seeks a highly skilled and experienced Business Unit Financial Controller to join our team. Reporting directly to the General Manager, with a dotted line to the Head of Finance in the Netherlands, the Business Unit Financial Controller oversees all financial aspects of the business unit's operations. The successful candidate plays a crucial role in driving financial performance, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing strategic financial guidance to support the achievement of business objectives. In addition, the successful candidate will adhere to and embrace the following management philosophy.

Safety: Is our number one and overriding priority. People: Are the cornerstone of our operation and without good people, as well as without taking care of our people, we will fail. Quality: We must strive to provide a quality product and provide our customers with exceptional service. Delivery: If we are going to make a commitment, we will meet that commitment. Cost: We will consistently look for and drive cost out of the operation. We take this management philosophy to heart. If this sounds in line with your values and what you are looking for out of an organization, wed love to hear from you.

The role includes the following major areas of responsibility:

Financial Planning and Analysis:

• Develop and maintain comprehensive financial models to support business unit decision-making.
• Prepare annual budgets, forecasts, and financial plans in alignment with corporate objectives.
• Analyze variances between actual performance and budget/forecast, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as necessary.

Financial Reporting:

• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Present financial results and analysis to senior management, providing insights into key performance metrics and trends.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles, regulatory requirements, and company policies.

Cost Management and Optimization:

• Monitor and analyze business unit costs, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiency improvements.
• Work closely with operational teams to develop and implement cost control measures.
• Evaluate investment proposals and capital expenditure projects, assessing their financial viability and potential impact on business unit performance.

Risk Management:

• Assess financial risks and exposures facing the business unit, developing strategies to mitigate risks and safeguard assets.
• Maintain effective internal controls and procedures to ensure the integrity of financial data and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal audit and compliance teams to address control deficiencies and improve risk management practices.

Business Partnership:

• Serve as a trusted advisor to the General Manager, providing financial insights and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
• Initiating, designing, implementing, and sustaining proposals to improve systems, workflows, and reporting tools.
• Participating in International and Group-Level ERP and Power BI project teams. A working knowledge of ERP systems and Power BI will be helpful in this regard.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including sales, operations, and marketing, to drive business performance and achieve financial goals.
• Foster strong relationships with external stakeholders, including, European counterparts, customers, suppliers, and regulatory authorities.