As the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Agrolux-Gavita, you will be responsible for the day-to-day oversight of all financial activities of our Gavita and Agrolux brands and the related legal entities. You will lead a team of 3 team members.
Gavita and Agrolux are two industry-leading brands, originating from two companies based in the Netherlands. The brands stand for a leading family of products of lighting fixtures for plant growth in greenhouses. Gavita International BV is the International Head office in Rozenburg NH, the Netherlands and is part of the Hawthorne Gardening Co, North America’s largest manufacturer and distributor of hydroponic products. Hawthorne is a subsidiary of Scotts Miracle-Gro (SMG), the world leader in lawn and garden products and services. From the office in Rozenburg the company services all professional horticulture customers around the world.
The role of Chief Financial Officer:
As CFO of Agrolux-Gavita, you will lead a team of 3 finance personnel that are responsible for accounts payable and treasury management activities, monthly/quarterly/annual budgeting and forecasting activity, customer pricing and margin reviews, supply chain finance support, monthly and annual financial statement closing activities including account reconciliations and support for statutory audit requirements. In addition, you will support and provide updates to the board of directors of Gavita.
You will have a reporting line to the finance leader of Hawthorne in the US.
What will be expected from you and what you can expect as well:
- Being a key part of the local leadership team that's responsible for driving business results (i.e. sales, marketing, ops, finance).
- Provide financial decision support that leads to profitable growth and achieving the business plan.
- Meeting monthly and quarterly reporting compliance activities.
- Compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley and internal control requirements around financial reporting.
- Timely and detailed communication of monthly forecasting of sales, cost of goods and SG&A expenses.
- Positive and open leadership style that allows the finance team to expand capabilities and creates a rewarding work environment to the team.
- Apply your extensive experience with international organizations.
- Identify, evaluate, and mitigate financial risks, maintaining compliance with industry regulations and accounting standards.
- Lead, inspire, and mentor the finance team, fostering a culture of high performance, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
- Ensure the accuracy of financial reports, statements, analyses, catering to the diverse needs of the internal and external stakeholders.
- Craft and execute a financial strategy that aligns with the global goals and objectives, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
Your skills:
You have a Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field. Exemplary business acumen, demonstrating a strategic mindset and a passion for driving financial and overall business performance. At least 10 years of experience in a similar role and overall international experience in a multinational, preferably in an American company.
Furthermore:
- Ability to effectively influence and communicate cross-functionally.
- Comfortable in dealing with and managing an ever-changing, highly competitive environment.
- Action-oriented and high ambition to advance career in a global company.
- Excellent communication and people skills.
- Excellent Dutch and English speaking and writing skills.
The offer:
The office is very modern and in the Netherlands you work with 30 colleagues. The working atmosphere is informal. There is a nice company restaurant and there is fresh fruit every day. You will have a CFO role in which you have a lot of contact with the head office in the United States.
And of course:
- A very competitive salary.
- A discounted stock purchase program (15% discount).
- Bonus scheme applies.
- A contribution to the pension plan. (Zwitserleven)
- The CLA “Technische Groothandel” is in place.
- Company car is possible.
- Laptop and mobile phone.
- 28 holidays per year.
Is this exactly the role you are looking for and are you ready for a new step in your career? Then be sure to respond. Need more information? Then we can be contacted at 0297-380580 of via Aalsmeer@antennagroep.nl