Job description
Nippon Gases is a leading company in the industrial and medical gases sector in Europe. Serving over 150,000 customers and 350,000 patients across 13 countries, we offer a comprehensive range of gas-based solutions tailored to various sectors including healthcare, food, electronics, manufacturing, chemicals, and energy.
We are seeking a Senior Controller and Accountant Specialist based in Madrid. This role will oversee the development of the region, primarily comprising Nippon Gases' operations in Germany. The position involves supporting senior business leaders with financial insights, performance analysis, and decision-making, acting as a key link between finance and business teams to drive performance and promote financial accountability. The successful candidate will report directly to the Finance Director of the region, based in Dusseldorf.
Key Responsibilities:
* Partner with the business to provide financial guidance aligned with company goals, supporting decision-making through cost/benefit analyses.
* Collaborate with business leaders to optimize profitability and cash flow, focusing on value creation.
* Monitor financial KPIs and oversee closing activities, analyzing business development.
* Assist with accounting and tax assessments and analyses.
* Support the preparation of business cases for investments and projects.
* Lead finance aspects of M&A projects, including due diligence, valuation, negotiations, and post-merger integration.
* Develop financial models in collaboration with FP&A for budgeting, forecasting, and mid-term planning.
* Work with finance teams to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
* Provide governance guidance.
Job requirements
Background:
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Controlling, or related field.
* Strong knowledge of IFRS and German accounting standards.
* Minimum of 8 years’ experience in accounting or FP&A; Big Four audit experience is advantageous.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Master’s or MBA degree.
* Certified Public Accountant (CPA/ACCA/ACA).
* Industry experience.
* Experience with SAP, FCCS/PBCS, Hyperion (HFM), Power BI is a plus.
* Experience in M&A and business case modeling is desirable.
Required Skills:
* Fluent in German and English, both written and spoken.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with strong business acumen.
* Ability to work independently and influence stakeholders at all levels.
* Proficient in Excel, aiming to automate and reduce manual work.
* Critical thinking, quick learning, pattern recognition, decision-making, and creative problem-solving skills.
* Positive attitude, self-motivated, eager to learn, and a team player.
* Flexibility and independence in work approach.
Additional Information
Travel may be required up to 20% of the time.
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