Provide financial information and interpretations to other management.
Give assessments of proposals involving financial expenditure and the financial status of operational projects.
Control activities such as taxation, credit policy, cash flow and investment policy, costing and expense control, preparation of tenders, audits,
Lead and ensure compliance for SOX, Vertiv Policy & Procedures (VPP) and local statutory requirements, including direct and indirect taxes.
Administration of contracts, insurance arrangements and property administration.
Represent the organization in dealings with the organization's bankers, legal advisers, major clients, and others as required.
Make policy decisions and accept responsibility for operations, performance of staff, achievement of targets and
adherence to budgets, standards, and procedures. Continuous Improvement:
Monitor, review and implement systems and procedures that improve the overall operations and financial reporting functions within the organization.
Planning, Process and Reporting:
Lead and prepare the annual budget for organization, meeting all regional and corporate deadlines.
Ensure the accuracy of the rolling forecast at a P&L, Balance Sheet, and product line revenue and margin level.
Monitor and review and analyze price achievement on a monthly basis, ensuring alignment to P&L results
People Management:
Recommend training, either technical or customer service, of finance staff.
Manage the staff in the most efficient manner ensuring all legal obligations and humane considerations are met in the process. Appraise staff on an ongoing basis and regularly review performance with subordinates.
Ensure that the finance team are fully trained to meet their objectives and utilize the equipment and resources that are available to them.
Provide the employees with safe work practices and ensure that their welfare is secured.
WHS, Environment & Quality:
Comply with all Work, Health & Safety, Environment and Quality obligations.
Actively promote safety in the workplace
REQUIREMENTS:
Professional qualifications - a degree in business, accounting / finance discipline
CPA / CA Qualified
5-10 years' experience in a finance/accounting area
Experience in managing subordinate staff.
Previous experience in a multinational organization.
Experience working in industrial equipment sectors preferable
High level of commercial knowledge/awareness
Communication skills with all levels of customers and management
Strong negotiation and leadership skills
The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv's Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities. OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion. OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES