GFS Manager

ECO3 is a leading global supplier of prepress systems to the printing industry. Commercial, newspaper and packaging printers rely on us for the most extensive range of integrated solutions, from printing plates, computer-to-plate systems, workflow and print management software to pressroom chemicals.

Our solutions are designed to deliver higher productivity, lower costs and greener outcomes at every stage of the print process.

You print. We care.

Are you open for position in Finance with broad responsibilities and in an international environment?

At ECO3 everyday offers new opportunities and challenges.

Job Objective

The GFS Manager is the pro-active, supporting, and critical GFS expert for all entities located in the geography (country/region) he/she is responsible for. The GFS Manager acts as local steward and is the point of contact for all GFS related items for the local management but also for the consolidation team of ECO3. As GFS Manager you have a holistic view on the organization and the processes, and you act as liaison officer between the operational accounting teams (partner, Middle Office and local). The GFS Manager ensures the correct presentation of the numbers in order to be used as the perfect basis for both internal and external reporting. All of that is done according to the rules of the art.

Job Duties and Accountabilities

Understand financial KPI’s (profitability, Opex, Capex, working capital, cash flow…).

• Understand financial aspects of an international environment sometimes combined with a commercial organisation.
• Being able to see trends in numbers and show the ability to analyse them.
• Responsible for the monthly closing process respecting the group accounting principles and in line with IFRS and local GAAP.
• Good understanding of all numbers in an IFRS constellation.
• Being able to reconcile transactional data and management reporting.
• Identify potential risks and propose solutions.
• Analyse balance sheet and result accounts with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Inform management on trends.
• Point of contact for local tax authorities.
• Prepare and file local annual accounts.
• Prepare and file local tax declarations, with the support of Head of Tax.
• Point of contact for internal and external audit.
• GFS representative in ad hoc projects.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external guidelines and legislation.
• Direct and indirect management of a team of people within the country.
• Close cooperation with service teams, stakeholders, management, audit teams, finance partners, middle office.
• Coordinate the administration in case shared service functions are locally not represented (purchasing, HR…).

Specific Skills

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel and Visual Basic) and SAP (transactional and Business Warehouse) and knowledge of SAGE.
• Solid knowledge of systems and processes of the organisation
• Ability to develop and implement new procedures or to adapt existing procedures to meet the specialised needs
• Take end-to-end ownership within domain and take indirect leadership
• Be accountable
• Deliver constantly work of high quality, accurate and respecting the guidelines, rules and expectations
• Process driven and good knowledge of the end-to-end processes of the company
• Strong analytical skills and a strong problem-solving behaviour
• Detail oriented, organised, and accurate
• Drive to accept challenges when they occur
• Integer and customer oriented
• People manager and team player
• Good knowledge of English language in both written and verbal. Knowledge of any other European language is an asset

Job Qualifications & Experience

Degree in finance and economics or equivalent through experience, and 3-5 relevant experience in an international environment.CIMA qualified or working towards qualification.

We offer

ECO3 is a company that invests in talent. Do you want to make a difference? We are a dynamic global organization with a history of innovation and a strong product portfolio, where there is room for personal input, growth and a pleasant work-life balance with Hybrid working. For this position, we offer a competitive salary supplemented with extra-legal benefits and flexible working conditions.

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