Director of Finance - EMEA Region

NICE ,
Southampton, Hampshire
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Position at NICE NICE is comprised of talented, creative and dedicated individuals with a passion for delivering innovative solutions to the market. At NICE we recognize that every employee's contributions are integral to our company's growth and success. To find and acquire the best and brightest talent around the globe, we offer a challenging work environment, competitive compensation and benefits, and rewarding career opportunities. Come share, grow and learn with us - you'll be challenged, you'll have fun and you'll be part of a fast growing, highly respected organization. Seeking a forward thinking finance leader who can look at the business in a data driven way and provide insights to leadership into how EMEA can better achieve its goals and optimise financial performance. The desired candidate will have the analytical rigor and strategic thinking to drive financial and strategic decisions while actively leading P&L management and collections. Responsibilities: Seeking a steadfast leader and strategic partner to lead P&L management and collections for our EMEA region. Must have strong accounting and finance experience and skills to have responsibility for the following: * Partner with and support senior leadership of the Success and Strategic Engagement pillars to drive optimal financial strategy * Facilitate decision making on investment strategies, operational efficiency, and resource allocation * Drive the development of the Long Range Financial Plan for these functions and organizations * Build the Annual Financial Plan, quarterly Outlooks and monthly forecasts aligned to business strategy * Produce strategic, actionable insights from financial and operational data * Manage staff and work closely with the financial Centers of Excellence to provide timely reporting and analysis to business leadership Revenue/P&L Management: * Responsible for all revenue aspects resulting from regional sales activity * Create and deliver plans for revenue optimization by engaging all internal units, including Sales, Services, Legal, Corporate Finance * Monitor and analyze quarterly operating results and headcount against budget and forecast * Manage the preparation of revenue forecasts and work closely with business leaders to understand impacts to the forecast * Prepare and manage the forecasting of business results; advise business leaders of potential risks and upsides in the business * Prepare budget reviews and annual budgets with the business leader Strategic Business Partner: * Member of EMEA Leadership Team and a senior point of contact to all EMEA regional operations, liaison for corporate operations units and shared services in areas of Finance, MIS, Facilities, and Purchasing * Provide leadership, direct and coordinate EMEA business unit financial planning and budget management functions * Proactive and comprehensive involvement throughout the sales process from early stage until revenue and collection; includes preparing financial analysis for contract negotiations and working with Sales and Legal teams to review and approve contract terms and conditions * Support EMEA business unit management in reaching financial goals with exceptional consulting and strategy * Review and recommend benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performance Team Management: * Design, establish, and maintain an organizational structure to effectively accomplish the departments goals and objectives * Assist in establishing short- and long-term departmental goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures Qualifications: * Qualified Accountant / Finance Professional who has worked in a leadership role * Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business * MBA desirable Experience/Skills: * 5yr+ of mid to senior management experience in a finance or accounting organization, preferably within the high tech industry * Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost controls including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles * Working knowledge of short and long term budgeting and forecasting, rolling budgets, and product-line profitability analysis * Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems * Keen ability to develop relationships and influence key internal and external stakeholders, including Sales, Operations, and Services organizations. * Proven ability to effectively manage and motivate high performing teams * Experience working in a global matrix managed organization * Advanced analytical and problem solving skills, with clear evidence of structured thought process and ability to turn data into actionable insights. * Advanced Excel modeling skills and competency in Word and PowerPoint * Strong systems skills desirable, preferably in Oracle Financials, Hyperion and Essbase * Experience with software license and contract terms and conditions preferred Based in Southampton. Regular travel will be required within UK to London office and potentially international. NICE is the worldwi

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