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Performance Management

• Actively manage the P&L to maximize results and drive operating income performance
• Work with the business to execute strategies to maintain adequate expenditure and investment controls for the country. Partner with Regional Finance on cost control and other efficiency improvement initiatives
• Consult on financial aspects of country strategy and management decisions across business segments; challenge operating businesses in a constructive manner; report and track business performance against measures that affect value; drive budgeting and resource allocation processes.

Business Planning & Analysis

• Provide strong analytical support to Divisional Finance
• Provide analysis and insights into variances between actual and expected financial results
• Provide input on and validate operational plans, budget and projections to ensure they are in line with local business conditions and the Division’s set objectives and strategy
• Co-ordinate with Divisional Finance prior to approving significant business decisions or making recommendations to the business that may have a material impact on the Division’s financial performance
• Partner with Corporate/Divisional FP&A to ensure timely and accurate completion of all operational forecasts and budgets
• Work with various functions such as Legal, Tax, Customer Care, Operations, and Regional Finance teams to identify market specific issues and requirements that may affect business performance, and to timely report and address those issues

Collaboration and Business Interactions

• Build and develop strong relationships with Country business and functional leaders, Regional Finance and Divisional Finance
• Support ongoing development of the Transatlantic Operating Model, building and developing a strong environment of collaboration with divisional sales, marketing and finance teams and providing local insights to the TOM divisional organization
• Act as primary financial partner for Country business leaders, supporting the development and evaluation of new business opportunities for the Country and providing guidance and insight into significant business transactions including but not limited to pricing, tenders, discounts, Key Account Management deals, to ensure business objectives are achieved.
• Member of the Country Leadership Team.
• Act as the Finance interface for customer related matters (leasing initiatives, payment plans, legal action, credit limits, extended payment terms for specific projects etc.)
• Work with country business leaders to ensure there is consistent focus on compliance with Corporate and local policies and procedures, laws and regulations. Represent Finance on the local Compliance Committee
• Represents the function on organizational project teams, at management and board meetings, and with external organizations
• Be an active and engaged member of the Regional Finance Leadership Team
• Support on post-merger business integrations

Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Partner with Corporate and Divisional FP&A to ensure timely and accurate completion of all financial reporting
• Establish and maintain solid working relationships with the Accounting & Reporting team in the Shared Services organization to ensure quality of the accounting records and overall accuracy of the P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow of the respective Country/Region
• Work with Accounting & Reporting to provide input to and validate assumptions that are used to establish reserves and accruals
• Ensure any adjustments for revenue recognition, rebates and other credit and debit adjustments are properly accounted for and in the correct period
• Provide input and guidance for direct and indirect local tax computations
• Act as a primary reviewer of account reconciliations for accounts that are driven by sales activities or country-level risk assessments e.g. Allowance for Doubtful Accounts, Commissions, Rebates, etc., in line with the established Roles & Responsibilities Matrix
• Review country P&L and Balance Sheet statements to identify and correct errors or omissions
• Maintain overall responsibility for Country Financial Statements and compliance with local Statutory and Tax requirements, including the management of local audits

Internal Controls

• Responsible for the implementation and management of an effective system of internal controls for the Country, in partnership with the European finance Shared Services
• Ensures critical business processes are well documented and communicated to facilitate effective and efficient execution.
• Implementation of Corporate Policies. Work with the local management team to develop Country specific policies.
• Sarbanes Oxley compliance

Credit and Collections

• Provide direction and guidance to country Credit and Collection team
• Implement and maintain a solid credit management program and a strong credit control environment to minimize collection risks
• Work with the business and customers to identify and mitigate issues leading to collection risks. Define and implement action plans to reduce DSO
• Review and approve significant credits or other adjustments to customer accounts

Team Engagement & Development

• Provide leadership and direction to the Country Finance team
• Make self available as coach / mentor in assisting direct reports to develop in their positions
• Establish and clearly communicate performance objectives and development plans
• Maintain regular communications on performance
• Identify high potentials and provide them with opportunities to grow and develop to their next roles
• Take necessary steps to address issues that may impact performance.
• Actively promote an environment of trust and high engagement, leading by example description here.

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