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Director, Business Controlling for R&D, Quality Manamgent & Corporate Functions
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ArjoHuntleigh AB
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ArjoHuntleigh is dedicated to increasing the quality and efficiency of care through innovative medical devices. ArjoHuntleigh’s vision is to be the World Leader in integrated solutions for the care of people with reduced mobility and related conditions. With 5.500 dedicated employees worldwide and annual turnover exceeding 7.5 billion SEK, ArjoHuntleigh serves the needs of acute and long-term care in more than 100 countries. ArjoHuntleigh is a part of the GETINGE GROUP, a leading global provider of healthcare solutions.
The company has direct sales organizations in more than 30 countries as well as factories and R&D centers in a handful of locations across the world. The headquarters are located in Malmö, and the commercial organization is split in 4 regions: North America, UK/Ireland, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific/Middle-East/Africa. Product portfolio encompasses medical equipment and integrated solutions in the product segments: Medical beds, Lifting and Transfers, Hygiene Systems, Therapeutic Surfaces, DVT Prevention, Wound Healing, Disinfection, Diagnostics and Special Solutions (burns treatment and bariatric care).
ArjoHuntleigh is characterized by acquisition of other medical device companies and profitable growth with an increasing profit every year. The company is on a strong growth track having acquired two companies in 2012 which together added more than 1400 employees and strengthened global footprint. ArjoHuntleigh's strategy is to be number 1 or 2 in all product categories where the company is doing business.
Innovation (R&D) and Quality Management is a vital part of
ArjoHuntleigh's business and success and the company has 4 R&D centres
across the world.
To
further strengthen global finance capabilities and R&D effectiveness,
ArjoHuntleigh is recruiting a Director, Business Controlling for Global
Innovation (R&D), Quality Management and Corporate Functions.
Headquarters in Malmö employs
around 45 employees and the Global Innovation organization consists of roughly
140 based in Sweden, US (Texas), Canada, UK and China. The Quality &
Regulatory Management organization consists of around 70 employees globally.
Responsibilities
As Director, Business
Controlling you will be an integral part of the Global Innovation and Global
Quality & Regulatory management teams and will act as their key financial
business sparring partner. In addition to this, you will be providing business
controlling support to a few other corporate functions.
You report directly to the VP
Global Innovation and in dotted line to the CFO of ArjoHuntleigh. Therefore,
you will have a close interface to the Group Finance Function of Arjo
Huntleigh.
ArjoHuntleigh uses Cognos as consolidation
system and financial reporting is in accordance with IFRS.
Key responsibility
areas for the position are described below:
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Overall
financial responsibility for Global Innovation, Quality Management and
Corporate Functions
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Monthly
business and management reporting which you develop, produce and continuously
improve
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Responsible
for the budgeting, forecasting process and financial planning according to
corporate guidelines
·
Capitalization
of R&D and Group Function, e.g. IT, activities
·
Act
as financial business partner for designated business areas
·
Conducting
business reviews, cost center management and follow up on deviations
·
Business
and investment cases in particular within R&D and IT
·
Performance
management and follow up on KPI´s
·
Participating
in selected group activities within e.g. M&A, post implementation of new
systems and general business development
· Directly managing Accounting Department (2 persons) for the Group Functions
Expect global travelling between
40-60 days per year. Due to the impact of the position there will be peaks in
work load.
Candidate Profile
The ideal
candidate has a Masters degree within Economics, Finance or Auditing
The Director, Business Controlling for Global
Innovation, Quality Management and Corporate Functions has at least 5-10 years
of experience from international companies where you have gained experience
with business controlling on a high level. If you have some experience with financial
controlling it will be preferred.
Furthermore,
you possess the following qualifications and professional competencies:
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Experience
working with R&D activities is mandatory
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Experience
with budgeting, forecasting, consolidation, HQ reporting etc.
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Preferably
knowledge of IFRS and consolidation systems like Cognos
·
Experience
within medical device industry is an advantage not a must
·
Experience
working in a matrix organized international environment preferred
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Preferably
some level of management experience
·
MS
Excel super user
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Communicates
clearly and effectively in English, both orally and in writing
Personal characteristics
and competencies are extremely important for this position. Some of the most
important are:
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· High level analytical abilities and business acumen enabling you to provide valuable financial insights - attention to details also with focus on the larger picture
· A structured and reliable personality supporting you in planning, executing and further developing business controlling activities
· A "strong" personality with the ability to make an impact at senior levels of interaction - both within the management teams and key finance stakeholders across the company
· The desire to challenge the existing, indentify and implement concrete improvements
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Good social skills
and able to build relations
· Must be a self-starter with an execution orientated thriving with a lot of activity
· A robust, persistent and resilient personality, not giving up
· Willingness and ambition to work in a global position with 40-60 days of yearly travelling and sometimes demanding deadlines
ArjoHuntleigh Offers
A truly international
and high-exposure broad senior business controlling position on Director level
with many challenges in a rapidly growing company. There will be lot of
opportunity to influence R&D performance and product creation for the
entire company. The compensation and benefits package will be on an attractive
level which besides a fixed salary includes target bonus, pension scheme and
car allowance.