Interim Director SIS CMSO Finance (w/m/d) MyTechJobs
* Freelance
* Germany
Raum Hamburg Finance / Accounting
Posted Yesterday at 16:30
Wir suchen ab dem 01.10.2026 für unseren Kunden einen Interim Director SIS CMSO Finance (w/m/d) für 3-4 Monate mit Option auf Verlängerung am Standort Raum Hamburg.
- Mostly remote possible - 1 week for onboarding in Hamburg nice but not necessary
- Start date ideally 01.10. for 3-4 months, 30h/week on 4-5 days a week
- Nearshore candidates also wanted
- PLEASE CVs IN ENGLISH!
Scope of work:
- Spearhead annual operating plans (AOP) and periodic forecasts for plant-level expenses and capital expenditures.
- Implement uniform financial controls and reporting cadence across all sites to ensure compliance and consistent performance tracking.
- Lead analysis the financial impact of manufacturing footprint changes, make-or-buy decisions, and logistics costs
- Partner with Other Financial team members in Operations, Procurement, and Executive leadership to identify and execute structural cost-reduction initiatives.
- Deliver executive‑ready reporting and financial storytelling for Senior Leadership and board forums
- Oversight of all EMEA Financial Controllers (Senior Managers and Directors) of key aspects of Finance, including monthly close, budget and long-term planning
- Drive performance management—define KPIs, analyzes profitability drivers, and surface insights that inform action.
- Strengthen FP&A governance, cadence, and analytical frameworks to improve accuracy, transparency, and decision support.
- Lead and provide strategic financial analysis for major initiatives (e.g., capital investments, acquisitions, enterprise programs).
- Build, mentor, and elevate performance of direct report(s) and analytical capacity of EMEA finance team.
Primary duties and responsibilities:
- Perform divisional business analytics along with factory performance and provide variance analysis, key drivers and discuss mitigation measures
- Co-lead the budget process and develops long-term financial forecasts that align with company growth goals with Senior Director
- Provide strategic and financial recommendations, analytics on key projects within Manufacturing and Operations
- Enhance and lead alignment and drive process for EMEA region and oversee consolidation of the financials for the region
- Provide strategic direction and leadership for financial aspects of departmental functions to provide recommendations and maintain efficient operations.
- Develop and maintain financial forecasts, tracking key variances, changes, and opportunities in actual results versus forecasts.
- Continuing to enhance Global LRP partnering with overall CMSO Finance team and budget setting process with a focus on streamlining the process.
- Oversight of EMEA CMSO Finance to ensure adherence to global process and requirements.
Qualifications:
- 5-7 years experience in a similar position
- Manufacturing background needed; med tech background nice-to-have
- Knowledge of budgeting and forecasting techniques as well as proficiency with financial statement analysis and projection
- Strong knowledge of EMEA GAAP and IFRS
- Cost accounting experience
- Demonstrated expertise in MS Office and SAP financial software - experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) system is a bonus
- Good planning and organizational skills
- Independent work style wanted
- Strong analytical skills
- Experience in handling multiple concurrent tasks and meeting strict deadlines
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial reports and legal documents.
- Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries from the business.
- Ability to effectively communicate with management, public groups, peers and staff.
- Must be a team player and act cooperatively with the business
- Ability to lead and motivate teams to reach a common goal
- Demonstrate strong and pragmatic business acumen
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.um amount of formal education, certification, or licensure needed
- Excellent english skills necessary since hiring manager works in the US.
German skills as a nice-to-have
Competencies:
- Collaborates: Ability to build partnerships; Ability to guide, coach and mentor less experienced Business Partners or analysist
- Instills trust: Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity
- Persuades: Using compelling arguments to gain the support and commitment of others, strong communication skills (Fluency in written and spoken business English required)
- Ensures accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments
