Financial Controller Middle East

This is an exciting role to have financial management responsibility of major
trading entity in the Middle East (circ.$80m), and oversight of trading
entities in Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan. To evolve the organization, processes
and procedures to create a lean, efficient finance operation that leverages
our global scale and supports the business, built on a solid foundation of
controls and compliance. To lead a finance team of ‎6 heads.
Duties & Responsibilities
* Proactively manage the finance team. Recruit, train and retain key talent.
* Responsible for all ledgers, controls, compliance, payroll and financial processes of three legal entities
* Understand and support operational accounting in a service center environment
* Ensure adherence to company policies and procedures
* Accountable for the balance sheet and cashflow of the region
* Timely and accurate financial reporting
* Internal and External Audit management
* Support commercial and operations accounting in formation of budgets and forecasts
* Continuous improvement of financial processes, utilizing IT / ERP as appropriate
* Member of local cross-functional management team
* Oversight of the finance function of the Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan entities
* Key member of the Controlling finance group
* Support the business partnering activities for Middle East, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan
* Ad Hoc projects and tasks as required, including ROI, move to new territories, accounting standards and continuous improvement
Diversity & Inclusion
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company
flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for
employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any
other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive
company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate,
support, and embrace diversity.
The Individual
* Educated to undergraduate level minimum, CPA level desirable
* Minimum ‎15 years working in a global and /or large corporate and manufacturing environment
* Demonstrable record of people management
* Large ERP experience required, implementation experience desired
* Change management skills
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Ability to think clearly, be organized and execute effectively
About Smiths
At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver
market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs,
and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global
business of around ‎23,000 colleagues, based in ‎55 countries. Our solutions
have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving
healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new
homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers'
operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help
create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who
are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea
of working at a business with an almost ‎170 year history of innovation, and
five global divisions, all experts in their field.
About John Crane
John Crane is a global leader in rotating equipment solutions, supplying
engineered technologies and services to process industries. The company
designs and manufactures a variety of products, including mechanical seals and
systems, couplings, filtration systems and digital diagnostics technologies.
John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than
‎200 sales and service facilities in over ‎50 countries. Global reported revenue
for fiscal year ‎2021 was in excess of $‎1 billion USD. John Crane is part of
Smiths Group, a global leader in applying advanced technologies for markets in
threat and contraband detection, energy, medical devices, communications, and
engineered components.