Innovative solutions on the pulse of time, a dynamic and progressive working environment, versatile opportunities this is the world of SKIDATA. Become part of our strong, international team now and shape the future of modern access systems with your ideas and know how. As we continue to grow, we''re looking for a Finance Manager to drive our financial operations in Austria, ensuring strong financial performance while maintaining compliance with local and international standards. You will work closely with financial stakeholders within SKIDATA and ASSA ABLOY, reporting into the EMEA finance organization to ensure alignment with global financial strategies and objectives. What You''ll Do Financial Leadership: Oversee all financial operations for SKIDATA Austria, including budgeting, forecasting, and controlling processes. Ensure alignment with business objectives while driving financial performance. Team Management: Lead and develop a team of 3 5 finance professionals, including senior accountants and part time staff. Foster a collaborative environment that drives high performance and operational excellence. FP&A: Coordinate the annual budgeting process and regular forecasting cycles for the Austrian market. Provide in depth analysis and insights that inform business decisions and ensure alignment with financial targets. Financial Control: Maintain strong financial control across operations, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, P&L, balance sheet, and gross profit analysis. Collaborate with other departments (logistics, order management) to support accurate financial performance. Reporting: Oversee internal and external financial reporting requirements. Utilize SKIDATA''s reporting tools for efficiency and accuracy in delivering timely reports. Business Partnering: Serve as a strategic business partner to the local management team, providing financial insights and analysis to drive business growth and profitability. Audit & Compliance: Support internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with both local (Austrian) and international financial regulations (IFRS/GAAP). Systems & Processes: Drive continuous improvements in financial systems and processes. Ensure efficient integration of financial systems across operations, supporting process optimization. Stakeholder Management: Work with internal and external stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, tax advisors, and auditors, ensuring effective communication and compliance with regulations. A Bachelor''s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field. A Master''s degree or professional certifications (e.g., CPA, ACCA) would be a plus. A minimum of 5 years of experience in a Senior Finance or Controller role, ideally with experience in B2B industries. Experience in preparing monthly/annual financial statements (IFRS & Local GAAP), tax returns, budgets, and forecasts. Experience with ERP systems like MS Dynamics AX2012, Oracle HFM, or similar would be an advantage. Strong Excel ski