Finance Director

Job Description : FINANCE DIRECTOR NETHERLANDS Role is pen to all candidates who are eligible for EU work visa Provide dynamic and inspiring leadership in strategic financial management. In particular, lead and motivate the Finance Team, and through them support the activities to achieve budgeted financial results. Contribute to creating a "best in class" company in the field of parking and related services. The key to this role is to ensure that systems and processes are optimized to further increase efficiency, both within the finance department and across the business. Reports directly to the Managing Director. The Finance Manager and (Junior) Controller report directly to the FD. Member of the Management Team. Contribute to the development of the general strategic plan for APCOA Parking Netherlands. The Finance Director is responsible for the management, control and reporting of all financial transactions. The key to this role is to give all levels of the business confidence that financial work is completed accurately, with quality and on time. Security and trust for the company are of the utmost importance. In summary, basic responsibility includes the following: Profit and loss Balance Cash flow and cash resources Fixed assets Forecasts (monthly and quarterly) Medium-term planning Local, group and statutory accounting Delivery of robust financial systems and processes Organizational design/optimization of finances to support the company with further growth now and in the future Coordinate financial policy with Group CFO and Group Controlling to safeguard the interests of shareholders Management of the Finance Team for accounting and operational control Transactions that affect the profit and loss account and balance sheet Sales ledger including invoice issuing and accounts receivable management Purchase ledger control including orders and accounts payable management Cashbook, banking and treasury activities Fixed asset management and depreciation Defining (where necessary) corporate financial policies and ensuring they are strictly adhered to, particularly in working capital management Manage month-end closing and prepare full accounting at the highest level of quality within the agreed reporting schedule Determining and resolving accounting discrepancies Ensure that all connections are made, that all connection points are examined and that the number of continuous connections is kept to a minimum Maintain accurate records of accruals and prepayments Ensuring that journals are correctly annotated and that a thorough and detailed audit trail is maintained Maintain accurate VAT records and ensure that VAT returns are received by HMRC on time Manage the payroll process and ensure that the correct HMRC and pension payments are made within the time allowed and with the required accuracy Managing the year-end process, including working with advisors to complete the audit and tax returns Commercial Monitor the group guidelines as set out in the DoA (compliance) and support the Managing Director with quotations/tenders. Review and support the Managing Director in forwarding to the group capital investment requests in relation to client quotes/tenders. Optimizing internal processes to increase customer satisfaction and results while maintaining a high level of control. Operational and regulatory reporting Monthly, quarterly, annually and as necessary. Preparation and analysis of the company's general financial reports, compared to company trend, budget and forecast: Profit and loss account Balance Sheet and Cash Flow and additional reports Ensure reporting is timely and aligned with the various reporting routes, including to MD and Senior Management. Ensure that the Finance team reports monthly on KPIs and financial performance at contract level against budget and that the Sector Heads hold monthly reviews with site managers to investigate and understand deviations. Intra-Group to the German parent company, via reporting systems. Ensuring that all permanent records are also controlled and maintained in accordance with parent company requirements. Local and other statutory authorities, for both annual accounts and tax reporting. Other governmental and non-governmental agencies. Budgets and forecasting Lead the Finance Team and support the Managing Director during the budget and forecast processes, particularly in providing up-to-date trend and year-to-date information. Reporting and systems Implementing robust financial reporting systems that streamline and automate processes in both financial and operational controls. Mergers and acquisitions If necessary, take a proactive role in acquisitions, conduct required due diligence investigations and report findings. Provide detailed analyzes of the financial risks and returns of potential mergers and/or acquisitions. Support if necessary

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