Finance Director - Wyma Europe & Wyma UK
Lead Financial Growth Across Borders: Join Wyma Europe & UK as Finance Director!
As a key member of the company’s Leadership Team, the Finance Director helps steer the company’s strategy and operations. The position directly reports to the Managing Director - Wyma Europe & Wyma UK with dotted line reporting to the parent company Group Financial Controller in New Zealand.
The successful candidate will have a strong background in finance and accounting, and experience with business operations in multiple European countries (including the Czech Republic, the United Kingdom and Germany), exceptional leadership skills, and a strategic mindset to drive financial growth and operational efficiency.
Your assignment:
• Develop and implement financial strategies to support business growth and profitability, including growth through acquisitions.
• Lead all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting, both for local requirements and parent company reporting.
• Provide strategic guidance and analysis to senior leadership on financial matters.
• Lead the accounting team and HR function in day-to-day operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Oversight of the IT and Admin support functions.
• Drive process improvements (including a future ERP system implementation) and leverage technology to enhance financial operations and reporting capabilities.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external partners, including regulatory agencies, auditors, and financial institutions.
What do you bring?
• Min. bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
• Proven 5 years + experience in a similar finance role.
• Experience in business operations in multiple EU countries, ideally in a growth environment (both organic and through acquisitions).
• Knowledge of CZ GAAP and taxes and experience with IFRS and/or US GAAP reporting.
• Strong analytical skills and expertise in financial and accounting policies & practices.
• Excellent system skills including complex ERP, and the ability to develop and implement systems to support growth & efficiency.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and with staff in different teams and at different levels.
• Excellent command of English, with other EU languages is an advantage.
• Knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
What do you get in return?
• Company with a drive to always achieve the best results - a perfect environment for your strong work ethic.
• Dynamic, challenging, internationally focussed role.
• Working in a dedicated and enthusiastic team.
• Wyma will support you to further develop yourself.
• Competitive remuneration package.
