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Chief Financial Officer - Active Ants
September 12, 2024
Based in the Netherlands or Belgium, with occasional travel between Active Ants locations (Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom).
Reporting Structure:
- Reports to the CFO 3PL EU of bpost Group
- Close collaboration with the CEO of Active Ants
Your responsibilities::
- Financial Oversight and Performance Management:
- Lead all financial activities of Active Ants, including accounting, management control, cash management, and financial forecasting.
- Analyze and interpret financial data to provide accurate and relevant performance reports to management.
- Oversee the preparation and monitoring of the annual budget and financial forecasts, ensuring alignment with the company's growth objectives.
- Manage a team of 6 finance professionals, including accounting, management control, and collections.
- Ensure that all costs are properly recharged to customers and improve cost allocation processes.
- Strategic Decision-Making Participation:
- Work closely with the CEO and management team to identify and evaluate growth opportunities (new site openings, international expansion, strategic partnerships, etc.).
- Recommend financial strategies that support sustainable growth and operational efficiency.
- Actively participate in defining and implementing Active Ants' overall strategy, including discussions on market entry, client acquisition, and investment decisions.
- Contribute to the management team by providing insights into site P&L analysis and convincing the bpost group for necessary investments.
- Process Improvement and Project Management:
- Lead the implementation of the Oracle ERP system to optimize financial processes and ensure smooth integration with existing information systems.
- Develop and enhance financial risk management processes to strengthen the company's resilience.
- Work on creating and implementing pricing and costing tools to ensure accurate validation of costs per hour and automate pricing where needed.
- Improve the billing process, including accounts receivable (AR) and invoice checks, to ensure that billing is appropriate and efficient.
- Management and Development of the Finance Team:
- Lead, motivate, and develop a finance team of 6 people.
- Promote a culture of high performance, collaboration, and continuous improvement within the team.
- Ensure effective communication among finance teams based in different countries.
- Group Relations and Reporting:
- Ensure smooth and transparent communication with the bpost group, including financial results, forecasts, and strategic projects.
- Coordinate with the bpost group for accounting matters and integrate their processes into Active Ants' financial operations.
- Prepare regular and accurate financial reports for management and shareholders.
- Experience and Education:
- Master’s degree in management engineering, finance, economics, or equivalent; an MBA or professional certification is a plus.
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance, performance management, or management control, ideally in the logistics, e-commerce, or B2B services sector.
- Technical Skills:
- Strong knowledge of financial and accounting principles (ability to read and interpret P&L, understand balance sheets).
- Experience in implementing or using an ERP (preferably Oracle).
- Advanced Excel skills and knowledge of Power BI.
- Experience in pricing and costing, with a focus on ensuring accuracy and developing automated tools for pricing and costing.
- IFRS knowledge is required.
- Ability to lead cost reduction initiatives and improve financial efficiency.
- Leadership and Management Skills:
- Proven experience in team management, with demonstrated skills in leadership, communication, and managing complex projects.
- Ability to work in a multicultural and remote environment, with occasional travel between different sites.
- Active participation in management team discussions, contributing to business strategy and decision-making.
- Personal Skills:
- Excellent analytical skills, problem-solving orientation, and strategic decision-making.
- Flexibility, adaptability, and open-mindedness to thrive in a rapidly growing and constantly evolving company.
- Collaborative and pragmatic personality, with the ability to work effectively with diverse profiles, avoiding authoritative approaches.
- Languages:
- Proficiency in English is mandatory. Dutch is recommended; French is a plus.
- Dynamic work environment in a rapidly growing and internationally expanding company specializing in e-commerce fulfillment.
- Opportunity to directly influence the strategy and performance of an innovative company in the e-commerce fulfillment sector.
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