PROFIEL

CFO CPE Russia FrieslandCampina

INTERVIEW QUOTES

Jeroen van Douveren, Managing Director Russia (hiring manager): ‘I like to work with entrepreneurial people that take ownership and address the real issues. People who go one step further and know exactly what the risks are before they invest company money.’

Elsbeth Janmaat, HR Director CPE: ‘For this role you need to have an international track record. Hands on experience with M&A processes is also important because of our future plans. The new CFO should not be frightened by detail. You should be able to forecast sales volumes in detail by channel and have experience with promotion campaigns in the consumer markets.’

ERVARING EN OPLEIDING

Person

  • Age: 35-45;
  • Firm, focused and decisive;
  • Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills;
  • Pragmatic and hands-on, not frightened by detail without losing sight of the goals;
  • Pro-active, entrepreneurial, good business judgement an analytical skills. Business partner for the MD;
  • Drive, is hard-working, enthusiastic and able to be passionate about the business;
  • Willingness to work a flexible schedule;
  • Relevant University degree, successful completion of CPA/RA or RC;
  • Fluent in English; knowledge of the Russian/German language is an advantage.

Knowledge

  • (International) accounting rules
  • (International) reporting standards
  • (International) management with diverse cultures
  • M&A and negotiation processes
  • Cost awareness & cost cutting processes
  • Understanding of business processes and information technology

Experience

  • 5-9 years working experience in leadership roles, preferably in FMCG or Retail;
  • Experience with working in Russia or in other emerging / fast growing markets;
  • Able to determine and steer business implications of change-management;
  • Knowledge of assets, markets and managing volatility and risks;
  • Understanding and applying the principles of internal control policies and accounting procedures / legal and tax requirements local and corporate.

INHOUD POSITIE

Purpose of the job
On a strategic and tactical level and in execution Planning & Control, in order to deliver timely, adequate and reliable management-information in line with corporate guidelines and to support strategic business development. The CFO is overall responsible proper functioning of the Finance & Administration and ICT team, which is located in Stupino and Marketing & Sales Controlling located in Moscow.

Result Areas

  • The successful acquisition and integration of a distributing company, active in Russia and other CIS countries, within a wide range of marketing & sales activities via a portfolio of distribution channels
  • Successful realization of the > €10 million investment in the Stupino (Y&D) factory, which is aimed at increasing capacity and being able to bring more innovative products
  • Integration of the F&A and ICT activities of the Y&D, cheese and the – to be acquired – distributor into one team. This means that the Finance Director Russia will lead the following activities:

1. Planning & control of business processes, which includes providing: Financial KPI’s for procurement, supply chain, manufacturing, HR, marketing and sales, Balanced Business Plan (BBP) for the management team

2. Management information: provide timely high quality and relevant reports to internal and external stakeholders (including fiscal authorities): Finance analyses to support business decisions, Management of financial structure and working capital, Responsible for accounting according to Russia and IFRS standards, Risk management, tax and treasury

3. Integrate budget per business line into one budget which is in line with strategy (Route 2020) and which reaches maximum level of synergy and (cost) efficiency

4. Implementation of ICF (Internal Control Framework): description and implementation of control procedures and the continuous update and improvement of it

5. Support to strategic business development, playing the role of Counsellor and pro-active business Adviser to the MT members and other colleagues with respect to key / strategic projects (investment scenario’s, category management, branding scenario’s, etc.)

6. Credit control: make sure that the working capital is optimized without giving in on flexibility or product – and service quality

7. Functional responsibility for the IT department: responsible for efficient and effective IT department compliant with local requirements and aligned with corporate guidelines

8. Creating one team of the best F&A and ICT professionals, including personnel assessments and development plans and – execution

9. Helping to change the mindset of colleagues into a “can do” attitude

  • Making sure that commitments are being met

Main KPI’s

  • Structured and well thought-over reporting according to HQ an insights for the business in Russia.
  • Well controlled and timely budget and revised planning cycles, leading to an empowerment of the organization
  • Inspirer of his / her team
  • Challenger of other colleagues
  • F&A and ICT related projects such as (as examples) Summit: new ERP system, Face: new computer hard – and software

ARBEIDSVOORWAARDEN EN LOCATIE

Conditions

  • Excellent primary terms of employment in accordance with the level of the position;
  • Other relevant expat conditions; Housing allowance in Moscow; Company car with driver, International school paid by company;
  • Pension: Eligible to participate in collective pension plan.

Location
Office: 42, Ul. Mosfilmovskaya (floor 3), 119285 Moscow, Russia.
Referentienummer: 11001

 

 


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