Financial Controller

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About us

Trelleborg Industrial Solutions (TIS) is a global leader in innovative polymer-based solutions for key industries and critical infrastructure.We are one of three Business Areas within the Trelleborg Group, with a total of about 6 200 employees around the world.

About the Job

As the Finance Controller you will manage the day-to-day financial activities of the PG by coordinating with the Rotterdam finance team & India shared services; control its financial resources and ensure that all financial transactions, systems and procedures comply with regulations, accounting principles, and standards. You will liaise with the Qingdao finance team to ensure all reporting is delivered in a timely manner. Your activities may include: financial analysis and reporting; taxation; insurance; credit control; accounts payable and receivable; inventory and costs control; and budgeting and forecasting & people management and coordination of all these processes.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Analyze the PG’s revenues, liabilities, credit conditions, and other financial indicators to forecast its short, medium, and long-term cash flow position; evaluate and recommend investments, funding sources, and other financial instruments that will meet these cash flow needs.
• Advise PA and/or BU management on financial matters and on the potential impact of current and future laws and regulations on the operation of the organization.
• Provide technical expertise and advice on financial issues to functional or operational areas managers to help them develop revenue and expense budgets, understand financial reports, and manage their financial responsibilities.
• Prepare the organization’s (monthly and annual) financial reports and present findings and recommendations to the PA and/or BU management
• Reports may include auditor and financial analyst reports; profit and loss statements and balance sheets; and regulatory reports and filings.
• Ensure that all tax returns, tax declarations, and other required reports are submitted accurately and on time. Select, and manage ongoing relationships with, external consultants and advisors (for example tax advisors, accounting firms) to ensure the organization receives satisfactory standards of service.
• Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop financial staff to ensure that the organization’s operational accounting activities are conducted accurately, ethically, consistently and according to relevant regulations, laws, and standards.
• Manage and coordinate the Rotterdam finance team and liaise with the India FSS and Qingdao finance teams, credit/debit and payroll team, the ERP system, treasury, M&A’s and revenue allocation.
• Liaise with controllers of contract manufacturers in Vietnam and China regarding monthly result and latest estimates. 
• Support the planned implementation of a new ERP system
• Improve financial project management process 
• Strong business partner to the PG MD, being a sounding board for them on all operational issues
• Responsible for the Dutch Holding company of Trelleborg in the Netherlands which holds the shares of the Dutch subsidiaries, along with the local real estate entity. This requires occasional interaction with other Trelleborg controllers in the Netherlands, tax director based in Sweden, tax advisor and tax inspector.

Education & Experience

• A minimum of a master degree in economics, business administration, accounting or finance
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years experience in a managerial responsible financial role.
• Experienced in working with multiple legal entities under different legal umbrellas
• Excellent command of Dutch and English language, both written and verbal
• Experience with implementation of a new ERP system
• Visible expertise in the corporate world of finance
• Experience in working in an international environment.

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working options and generous annual leave
• Global travel and career development opportunities
• A supportive team and cutting-edge technology

Application Process

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Trelleborg is an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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