Senior Finance Advisor

Are you a seasoned financial professional with expertise in managing complex financial activities? Do you have a strong foundation in financial operations, IFRS accounting, internal controls, finance processes optimisation and system implementations? Are you good at working both at strategic level and diving into details to identify root causes of the problems and fixing them? Are you an efficient communicator working well with stakeholders at all levels and a great team player? As a Senior Financial Advisor, you will drive a number of initiatives of Hempel Group Finance aimed at improving finance function efficiency and quality of execution. Your accountabilities will also include executing certain other critical financial tasks to support day to day running of Group Finance operations, including assistance with the preparation of accounting reports and executing other core tasks. This is your opportunity to play a vital role in improving the Group Finance of the Hempel Group. Are you ready to take on this challenge and contribute to our success? 

Hempel, a global leader in coatings and paints, is seeking a Senior Financial Advisor to join our innovative finance team. This is your opportunity to shape the future of Hempel Finance and make a significant impact within our global organization. 

Here’s some of the other things you can look forward to 

As a Senior Financial Advisor, you will be responsible for assisting Group Finance Directors and their teams in running improvement initiatives (examples include legal entity simplification, process standardization, supporting ERP implementations, etc.), providing ad hoc support in running day to day activities including but not limited to preparing both internal and external financial reports, contributing to the integrity and transparency of our financial practices. As part of our ongoing innovation and strategy implementation, you will play a vital role in enhancing our financial processes to support the company's growth and increasing scalability of finance operations. This position will involve close collaboration with cross-functional teams and participation in strategic projects. Based in Hempel Headquarter in Lyngby, Denmark, you'll report to Director of Finance Projects and focus on: 

• Project Leadership and Management: 

-Lead selected priority projects and initiatives improving finance scalability and driving cost efficiency across Finance functions. E.g. Legal entity simplification, EPR implementations, monthly/annual close process standardization and simplification, improvement of cash flow and balance sheet forecasting etc. 

-Develop and implement project plans, including resource allocation, timelines, and milestones. 

-Provide regular updates to senior management on project progress and key performance indicators. 

-Drive finance efforts in selected cross-functional initiatives focusing on compliance and process efficiency (e.g. e-invoicing). 

-Support VP Group Finance and Director, Finance Projects in implementation of other initiatives where expert knowledge spanning across multiple finance disciplines is required. 

-Lead the financial integration and/or carve-out processes within all aspects of the Group Finance function, ensuring smooth transition, regulatory compliance and effective coordination with internal teams and stakeholders. 

• Supporting Group Finance Directors: 

-Provide ad-hoc support to Group Finance Directors in their respective areas of responsibility at peak times of activity. E.g. Supporting all in estimating Group Finance costs and providing rolling forecasts, support Director, External Reporting during the year end close process, etc. 

• Leadership and Stakeholder Alignment: 

-Provide strong leadership and guidance to the teams, fostering a collaborative and high-performing work environment. 

-Collaborate with senior stakeholders to align projects objectives with overall organizational strategy. 

-Act as a key liaison between the finance department and other business units, ensuring effective communication and collaboration. 

What do you need to be successful in this role?  

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. Accounting qualification/certification is a strong plus.  

• Proven track record and hands on experience working in multiple areas of Finance.  

• Proven experience in leading and managing complex finance projects, with a focus on process improvement.  

• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations, compliance standards, and best practices.  

• Strong project management skills, including the ability to prioritize and manage multiple initiatives concurrently.  

• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with senior stakeholders.  

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and oral. 

Sounds like a match?  

Welcome to apply! Click the ‘Apply for position’ button in the top-right corner and submit your application letter with a CV in English via our recruitment system.  Final deadline for applications is 27 September 2024. For further information about the job, please contact  Abbie Zhou – [email protected] 

More about Hempel 

At Hempel, you’re welcomed into a global community of 7,500 colleagues around the world. A workplace built on shared trust, mutual respect and support for each other.  

We’re on a mission to double our impact. To succeed, we need bright minds and team players. Which is why, from day one, your input, ideas and initiative are not only welcomed but expected. In return, you will enjoy great opportunities for development in a growing global company – and be part of the solution by contributing to our global impact.  

At Hempel, we are committed to ensuring everyone feels safe, valued and treated equally, in an environment where each employee can bring their authentic selves to work. We believe that inclusion is key to innovation, and by bringing together the most diverse perspectives and talents, we can achieve great things, together.  

We are proud to be majority owned by the Hempel Foundation, dedicated to philanthropic activities, with our earnings contributing to many charitable initiatives every year. It means that when you work at Hempel, your hard work and dedication contribute to a greater cause, making your career matter twice.  

Learn more about Hempel and our commitments on hempel.com/career.