The Finance Director position at the client is a commercially focused role that involves overseeing the financial integrity and performance of the organization in the ANZ region. Reporting directly to the Managing Director - ANZ, the Finance Director will be responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory and corporate standards, driving financial excellence, and shaping financial strategy and performance across the region. The successful candidate will lead a high-performing finance team, manage statutory reporting, and provide strategic insights to stakeholders.
The client, part of the Friedhelm Loh Group, is a global leader in industrial automation, IT infrastructure, and engineering software. Rittal, known for industrial enclosures and IT infrastructure, and Eplan, providing engineering software, work together to deliver cutting-edge solutions that drive digital transformation and boost productivity for customers worldwide. With a commitment to innovation, sustainability, and excellence, the Friedhelm Loh Group operates globally with over 12,000 employees, 12 production sites, and 96 international subsidiaries.
The ideal candidate for the Finance Director position will have extensive experience in senior financial leadership roles within industrial, manufacturing, and import & distribution sectors. They will serve as a strategic commercial partner to senior leadership and operations teams in a multinational corporate environment, possess strong commercial acumen, hands-on leadership style, and qualifications in accounting or finance. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional strategic and analytical skills, a focus on delivering results, and a comprehensive understanding of international GAAP to support the client's financial goals and operational efficiency in the ANZ region.