Head of Finance Central & Adriatic

Purpose of the job:

The Head of Finance has the overall responsibility for the Finance and Business Control function and is a member of the local executive management team. As such, there is a strong business focus and great participation in decision making and direction for the market. Plan, execute and follow-up all strategies and activities within the finance team. In this capacity he/she is also responsible for the development of direct reports.Covers the countries specified below, valid as at January 2026;
Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Croatia, and Ukraine

Key Responsibilities:

•    Responsible for governance and compliance not only in F&A as well as the overall control that policies and procedures are monitored and followed, authorization rules are implemented and controlled
•    Ensures that all processes within Finance and Accounting are properly managed and controlled
•    Overall responsible for the Volvo Group financial reporting, financial statement and financial planning in all countries covered by the Market
•    Strong focus on IFRS and local GAAP accounting in different countries, ensuring that different accounting treatments are fully understood and documented, securing that all balance sheet items are fully reconciled on a regular basis 
•    Ensures financial control and compliance with internal and external rules, regulations, accounting principles and standards.
•    Provides financial technical expertise and advice on issues to functional and operational managers in order to develop the business across all countries within the Market
•    Supports the business proactively by managing and controlling financial KPIs
•    Drives continuous quality and process improvements within the Finance & Accounting function
•    Develop finance staff competence and talent to secure stability and engagement in the teams
•    Manages the relationships with internal and external auditors
•    Participates in ad hoc projects as a business leader and technical expert as required
•    Responsible for the cash management, that cash-related transactions are processed properly and that the funding is correctly matched
•    Strive for higher degree of automation and process improvements
•    Leadership of a comprehensive business control team that provides strong financial support to local market MD and Country/Sales managers, giving  actuals, estimates and market execution planning support along with clear communication of KPIs
•    Support any management information systems projects by providing sound financial advice on accounting requirements and business reporting needs

Education & Professional Experience:

•    MBA or equivalent degree/professional qualification in Accounting or Finance.
•    Minimum 5 years financial experience in asset backed finance business 
•    Relevant management experience 
•    Demonstrated expertise in establishing and maintaining appropriate accounting and financial controls in financial services for capital equipment such as heavy truck, trailers, construction equipment or buses
•    Strong understanding of international accounting standards and implementation
•    Experience in dealing with activities/projects across multiple European markets would be an advantage
•    Substantial experience in the following:
o    Preparing and consolidating financial statements according to IFRS with bridges to local GAAP in financial services
o    Analysing and evaluating financial results and reports
o    Implementing and enhancing financials systems
o    Producing and managing periodic forecasts, annual business plans and operating expense budgets.
o    Assessing and working with tax relevant to financial services across multiple markets

Competencies and Skills:

•    Excellent knowledge of financial services
•    Proven track record of problem solving and change implementation
•    Capability to develop short and long term financial planning for the business
•    In-depth knowledge of IFRS and experience of large corporate Accounting processes
•    Capability to establish and maintain a strong internal control environment
•    Knowledge of local tax regulation and implications for the business results
•    Knowledge of treasury tools and their impact on the business.
•    Interpersonal skills to interact and influence at all levels internally and externally
•    Strong team leadership
•    Possessing strong interpersonal and communication skills, including an ability to network effectively across different commercial sites and to build enduring relationships within a matrix organization is essential for the position. 
•    Spoken and written English, second language from the market is an advantage

TRAVEL
•    The role covers multiple countries. it should be expected to travel occasionally to support local activities  - estimate 30%  

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Last Application Day: January 9th 2026