Overview
PURPOSE
As the Regional CFO, you are responsible for driving the financial performance and providing strategic Financial guidance within the GEO. Acting as a Finance Partner of the GEO president, you are collaborating closely with the GEO Leadership team to ensure sustainable financial performance, compliance, and support decision making aligned with strategic objectives of the GEO.
Key Responsibilities
- Financial Planning and Analysis:
- Develop and implement reliable financial planning strategies for the GEO, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling
- Conduct comprehensive analysis of financial data, identify key trends, and provide insights to support decision-making processes
- Strategic Financial Guidance:
- Collaborate with GEO Leadership team to develop financial strategies aligned with business objectives and market trends
- Provide recommendations to improve profitability, cost efficiency, and overall financial performance
- Chair the GEO Business Approval Board, take accountability in commercial decision making and provide financial solutions to GEO business challenges, ensuring a proper risk mitigation strategy is defined.
- Own the cash collection process in the GEO, from invoice to cash, ensuring proper translation of the P&L into cash; the role includes direct engagement at customer's CFO level related to customer debt or billing.
- Responsible for all GEO purchasing activities in collaboration with the central team
- Financial Reporting and Compliance:
- Maintain compliance with relevant accounting standards, and tax requirements in collaboration with the central team
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting for the region, including annual financial statutory statements
- Support the central team in the audit of the Financial Statements and during tax audit
- Coordinate more broadly the compliance matters in the GEO with other functions (legal, HR, supply chain,…)
- Risk Management:
- Identify and mitigate financial risks within the region in line with defined risk appetite statement, including evaluating contractual agreements
- Establish and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance with policies and procedures
- Team Leadership:
- Manage and develop a high-performing finance team (13 to 15 staff), providing mentorship, guidance, and support
- Foster culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and excellence within the finance department
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATION
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
- MBA or CPA certification is preferred
- Proven experience (10+ years) as a CFO or similar Finance leadership role, preferably in the Technology sector
- In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and taxation.
- Experience in managing integration of new acquisitions and partnerships
- Project management competencies
Skills And Competencies
- Strong ethical values and integrity, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, promoting transparency, and maintaining the highest standards of corporate governance
- Ability to think strategically, understand market trends, and align financial strategies with the overall business goals and objectives
- Comprehensive understanding of the organization's industry, competitors, and market dynamics, allowing for informed decision making and effective resource allocation
- Strong leadership qualities to inspire and motivate teams, drive performance, and foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey complex financial information to stakeholders at various levels, including the board of directors, executive team, and investors
- Proven ability to translate strategic plans into actionable initiatives, set priorities, and drive execution to achieve results
- Exceptional interpersonal skills to establish and nurture relationships with key stakeholders, including board members, Executive Management Team, Customers executives, and partners
- Proficiency in leading and managing change initiatives, adapting to evolving business environments, and driving organizational transformation
What We Offer
We're all about diversity. We operate in 200 countries and speak 60 different languages and cultures. We're really proud of our inclusive environment. Our offices are comfortable and fun places to work, and we make sure you get to work from home too. Find out what it's like to join our team and take a step closer to your best life ever.
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Flex Week: Work from home up to 2 days/week (depending on your team's needs)
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Flex Day: Make your workday suit your life and plans.
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Flex-Location: Take up to 30 days a year to work from any location in the world.
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Employee Wellbeing: We have got you covered with our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), for you and your dependents 24/7, 365 days/year. We also offer Champion Health - a personalized platform that supports a range of wellbeing needs.
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Professional Development: At SITA, we believe growth fuels innovation. Our learning ecosystem offers access to world-class platforms and programs designed to help you thrive. From
LinkedIn Learning, Microsoft's Enterprise Skills Initiative, and
Airport Council International -available to all employees-to specialized solutions like
Pluralsight for technology upskilling,
Harvard Business Publishing for people leadership,
Stanford for strategic development and many others, we align learning opportunities with your Development Plan and our business priorities. Your development journey is supported every step of the way.
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Competitive Benefits: Competitive benefits that make sense with both your local market and employment status.
SITA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value a diverse workforce. In support of our Employment Equity Program, we encourage women, aboriginal people, members of visible minorities, and/or persons with disabilities to apply and self-identify in the application process.
