Head of Finance, Operations Europe | Cibes Lift | Gävle

Ready to take ownership of the finance function in an international industrial business in transformation and growth? As Head of Finance, Operations Europe at Cibes Lift, you will step into a role with real impact, leading teams across borders, driving financial development, and turning insights into business decisions that truly make a difference.

A business-oriented leadership role in an international environment

In this role, you are responsible for the finance function across the company's production operations in Europe, based in Gävle with close collaboration with Gdańsk. You will work both strategically and operationally - actively contributing to driving and developing the business. You report to the Finance Director of Global Operations, Greater China and APAC & MENA.

You will lead and develop a team of five within accounting and controlling, located in both Gävle and Gdańsk. You will also have operational leadership and close collaboration with the Group's shared service function for accounts payable and receivable. In Gdańsk, a Chief Accountant reports to you and is responsible for the local team. The role involves some travel, primarily to Gdańsk. This is an opportunity to bring structure, align ways of working across entities, and drive improvements in an international production environment.

Your main responsibilities include:

Leading closing and reporting processes, ensuring high-quality financial reporting

Driving and developing operations controlling related to production, inventory, and cost control

Acting as a business partner to operations, providing analysis and decision support

Leading budgeting and forecasting processes and follow-up

Coordinating audits and ensuring compliance

The role also includes a key position in the Operations Europe management team, where you contribute to strategic decisions and business development.