Finance Director
- Lyss
- Full-time - Hybrid
Role Overview
A newly acquired, distressed automotive company is undergoing financial restructuring and is in urgent need of a seasoned Finance Director. Backed by private equity, the business is seeking a strategic financial leader to stabilize operations, manage severe cash flow challenges, and execute a high-impact turnaround.
This is a high-stakes role requiring strong financial restructuring expertise, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to operate under pressure in a global environment. Intercultural communication and frequent travel are essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement financial restructuring and turnaround strategies.
- Execute cost optimization plans to restore financial stability.
- Oversee cash flow forecasting and liquidity planning.
- Lead relationships with banks to negotiate financing solutions.
- Ensure accurate project and product-level reporting and cost accounting.
- Oversee consolidation, intercompany eliminations, and regulatory compliance.
- Lead and develop a small finance team across multiple geographies.
- Align financial strategy with global executive leadership.
- Manage cross-cultural coordination and regularly travel as required.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in financial restructuring and turnaround leadership.
- Strong background in cash management, budgeting, and cost control.
- Experience in project/product accounting and financial consolidation.
- Demonstrated success in securing and managing financing with banks.
- Background in the automotive or manufacturing sectors preferred.
- Skilled in managing multicultural teams across global operations.
- Willingness to travel internationally and work onsite during the week.