Financial Controller

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Title:

Financial Controller

Department:

Israeli cluster Finance Department

Location:

Israel

Reporting To:

Israeli Cluster Cfo

Start Date:

Asap

Job Overview:

The Israeli Cluster (Israel, Cyprus, Malta) Financial Controller is leading the financial controlling and reporting, accounting, tax, SOX compliance, internal and external audits and ensures the financial reporting is organized, accurate and efficient.

This role goes beyond traditional financial controllership – the controller will also act as a business partner to local and regional leadership providing actionable insights, supporting commercial decisions, and driving business growth across the cluster.

Job Responsibilities:

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee accounting operations as well as the tax and financial reporting. This includes monthly closing and analysis of the TB together with regional and global stakeholders, support the corporate financial reporting, preparation of the statutory financial statements and leading the audit, tax reporting and compliance, local profitability and TP adjustments. Oversee the salary process together with local HR.
• Assure financial activities and results are in compliance with US GAAP, IL GAAP, SOX policies/procedures and local tax and regulatory requirements.
• Supports finance organizational strategies such as process improvements and automation in financial and tax reporting.
• Being a business partner - lead or participate in various finance-related cross-functional projects across the cluster.

Required Experience:

• University degree in Accounting, Economics or Finance (CPA is a must, MBA is a strong plus).
• 3-4 years’ experience in financial analysis/consulting in a multinational company.
• Experience in cross-functional and cross-cultural work/project.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Power BI. Experience with SAP S/4HANA is a plus.
• Fluent in Hebrew and English.
• Demonstrated project management skills.

Essential Skills:

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking, detail oriented but still able to see, explain and present the bigger picture.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills; ability to influence and advise also non-finance stakeholders.
• Ability to being independent, prioritize, work under short timelines while navigating ambiguity. 
• Positive attitude, eager to learn the business and take initiatives.

Career Opportunities

Strong performance in this position, coupled with a demonstrated high learning agility and capability to operate more complex job responsibilities will allow the individual to grow into more complex assignments within the Israeli Affiliate and abroad (both in Finance and cross-functionally).

What are some attractive points about this position (from candidates’ standpoint)

• Unprecedented exposure to the Bio-pharmaceutical business
• Global exposure and significant interaction with Senior Management for a Fortune 500 Company
• Career growth opportunities

A dynamic, innovative and exciting work environment

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