• A master’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field is essential.
• Minimum 8 years of international financial controlling experience in a senior role in either a trading company or a manufacturing company
• Given the international scope, experience working in or overseeing financial operations in multiple countries is highly beneficial. This includes familiarity with various financial regulations, tax laws, and business practices across different regions. Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills to interact with diverse teams across different cultures and geographies. Has demonstrated experience and understands the challenges of scaling up a business
• Expertise in preparing and analyzing financial statements, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to explain complex financial information in a clear and concise manner to stakeholders, including non-finance executives
• Proficiency in enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and financial reporting software. Experience with implementing or managing financial systems across international operations is a plus.
• Passion, positive attitude, mission-driven and self-directed, holding high ethical standards.
• Excellent oral and written Slovak, English and German communication skills, Dutch or Italian would be an extra