Is your next challenge to excel and lead a Business Unit’s financial understanding and performance? At Division Kanthal, you'll be a part of an international organization and a world-known brand that is leading the way in industrial heating technology and the medical application area. We are an organization that has mastered nearly a century of pioneering technology and with this as foundation has seen a rapid and large growth of the organization over the past few years. Business Unit (BU) Heating Systems, one of three BU:s within Kanthal, is the global leader for electrical heating systems that enable industry to decarbonize their operations through an energy transition. We believe in making a positive impact on the world, not just through our innovative product range, but also by how we develop and care for people. The BU has full responsibility for the business from developing the product portfolio through to serving customers through a global sales organization supported by 7 production units and 2 service centres close to our customers around the world. We are now looking for a collaborative and business-oriented Finance Manager. About The Role You are responsible for developing and executing the BU´s financial activities, with full responsibility of controlling the BU’s P&L and balance sheet. This includes driving and understanding all aspects of financial performance, i.e. results, trends, and forecasting, as well as reporting results in a transparent and accurate way. With a keen interest in our operations, and close collaboration and relationships with key stakeholders within the business, you identify and act on improvement potential. Key Responsibilities Manage financial monthly, quarterly, and annual closings Provide insightful financial analysis and advisory to support strategic decisions and enhance the operations and value creation Drive and develop our financial roadmap for continuous improvements within the financial area Project controlling – handling, steering, following up on larger projects connected to the strategy The role reports to and collaborates closely with the President of the BU and the finance community within Kanthal. This position is a member of the BU management team who have full responsibility for setting and driving the BU strategy. The location for the position is Europe, preferably in Sweden, Germany or UK. The position also includes some international travelling to our units. About You We believe you are a senior Business Controller and Finance Manager as well as a leader with strong collaboration skills. With solid experience from various global organizations in the manufacturing industry and the drive and know-how to shape financial processes you will make a difference for us. You enjoy working in a global environment and are aware of the challenges you might face with different cultures and time zones. Experience from result consolidation, pricing and product profitability analysis is extra advantageous. You enjoy and have a successful track record of taking overall ownership of business control in a financially complex setting. Along with your drive for analysis, problem solving and accuracy, you’re guided by integrity and empathy, as well as a genuine desire to create team spirit, inspire people and support others to grow. You build trust in your relations and leave a positive impact, and you challenge us to always look at new perspectives and become even better at what we do. Additionally, you have the ability to explain and present complexities in an easy-to-understand way. What You Can Expect From Us We consider this position’s combination of being a strategic key role as well as close to the business and operations stimulating. Additionally, we hope you are genuinely excited about Kanthal’s position to contribute to the world’s shift away from fossil dependency and improving people’s lives though our medical products. Join us in a global setting where your insights and innovative perspectives will make a difference. If you're passionate about financial excellence and eager to contribute to a collaborative, forward-thinking team, we'd love to hear from you Apply now and be part of our journey to financial success Additional Information Hiring Manager Simon Lile, President BU Heating Systems, Kanthal, 44 752 559 6869 For more information about the recruitment process, please contact André Söderholm, Alleima HR, 46 76 529 6577 Union contacts - Sweden Petter Lindblom, Akademikerföreningen, 46 (0)70 616 04 26 Riccard Söjberg, Unionen, 46 (0)70 611 28 71 Johan Baringson, Ledarna, 46 (0)70 616 53 96 Niklas Widell, IF Metall 46 (0)73 066 10 22 Last application date: Nov 17, 2024 Kanthal is part of the Alleima Group and a world-leading company in sustainable industrial heating technology. Kanthal collaborates with energy-intensive industries such as steel, cement, petrochemical, and battery to develop electric heating solutions that help minimizing their carbon footprint. Are you ready to take on this challenge together with us? Join us on our journey