International Finance Manager

Jefferson Wells is recruiting an International Finance Manager on behalf of a well‑known multinational Group operating in the services sector.

Responsibilities

Reporting directly to the Group CFO, the successful candidate will:

• Support the CFO and CEO across the full M&A deal lifecycle, from origination through to closing and post‑acquisition integration.
• Lead financial due diligence on acquisition targets, including EBITDA normalisation, quality of earnings, net financial position, working capital assessment, and the identification of key financial risks.
• Build and maintain financial models for target valuation (DCF, market multiples) and scenario analysis to support investment decisions.
• Support the structuring and negotiation of financial terms (price, earn‑outs, adjustment mechanisms, R&W), interfacing with legal, tax, and financial advisors.
• Manage post‑acquisition financial integration, including process and systems harmonisation, and onboarding into Group reporting.
• Oversee the financial controlling of foreign entities, including periodic reporting (P&L, BS, Cash Flow), budgeting, and forecasting.
• Support local treasury set‑up (bank accounts, banking relationships, intra‑group cash pooling) in coordination with the HQ Head of Treasury & Controlling.
• Lead the administrative and financial set‑up of new foreign entities, adapting Group processes to local regulatory requirements.
• Implement local ERP systems (Oracle NetSuite, with a planned migration to Microsoft Business Central), ensuring seamless integration with Group systems.
• Supervise general accounting, statutory, and tax compliance for foreign entities, coordinating with local advisors and auditors.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, or Management Engineering.
• Around 10 years of experience in structured Finance roles with international exposure; a background in Big 4, multinationals, or high‑growth environments is preferred.
• Solid experience in both controlling (budgeting, forecasting, reporting) and accounting (GL, period close, tax compliance).
• Hands‑on experience setting up finance and administration functions for new foreign entities.
• Strong knowledge of M&A processes (due diligence, post‑closing integration).
• Proficiency in Oracle NetSuite and/or Microsoft Business Central is preferred; experience with other structured ERPs (e.g., SAP) will be considered.
• Deep understanding of IAS/IFRS and OIC standards; strong financial modelling and valuation skills; advanced Excel skills (Power BI is a plus).
• Autonomous, execution‑driven profile, with the ability to build processes from scratch and train local teams.
• Fluency in English (C1/C2 level); knowledge of additional languages is a plus.