Finance Director

As the Finance Director for the IMEAT (India, Middle East and Turkey) business area within the Global Solutions division of ASSA ABLOY, you will play a pivotal role in leading and overseeing all financial aspects of the business. Your mission will be to develop and implement strategic financial plans to drive the achievement of the company s overarching goals and objectives. This role will be significantly business-focused and strategic in nature, guiding the financial direction of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Leadership: Provide strategic financial leadership by managing financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting processes. Prepare and present monthly financial reports, including profit and loss analysis, ensuring alignment with the company's growth strategy.
• Be the financial representative to the Division and Group
• Mergers and Acquisitions: Lead the financial aspects of mergers and acquisitions, overseeing due diligence, financial planning, scoping, closing, and integration.
• Risk Management: Perform in-depth analysis of liabilities and assets to effectively manage risks. Optimise the working capital efficiency of the business.
• Strategic Planning: Advise on long-term business and financial planning, contributing to the development and execution of strategic initiatives, product launches, and new service offerings.
• Business Partnering: Establish relationships with senior management, to provide financial support to business wide decision making. Follow up to ensure financial outcomes are expected.
• Financial Performance: Assess and evaluate the financial performance of the organization, offering insights and recommendations for both short-term and long-term growth plans.
• Technology and Systems: Work with the divisional IT and Finance Shared Service centres to contribute to the best possible systems environment.
• Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and communicate with controllers at the regional and business unit levels, with matrix reporting responsibilities. Foster a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the finance and accounting teams.
• Compliance: Oversee compliance efforts within the business segment, ensuring adherence to financial regulations and standards.