Position Overview:The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will direct and oversee the financial activities of thyssenkrupp nucera USA, encompassing both green hydrogen and chlor-alkali electrolyzer technologies. The CFO will manage the preparation of financial reports, provide strategic financial guidance, and create forecasts to drive growth and sustainability in the clean energy and chemical production sectors. This role is pivotal in ensuring financial stability while supporting the company's leadership in electrolytic process technologies.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Oversee the Accounting department, budget preparation, and audit functions to ensure compliance with industry-specific financial regulations and standards.
- Collaborate with the company's leadership team to monitor operations, provide financial insights, and recommend improvements for sustainable growth.
Key Responsibilities:
- Direct the preparation of all financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, shareholder reports, tax returns, and filings with governmental agencies, tailored to industrial manufacturing and energy markets.
- Compare sales and profit projections to actual figures, making necessary adjustments to forecasts and budgets to address both chlor-alkali and green hydrogen market dynamics.
- Analyze and refine financial planning processes to optimize resources for large-scale industrial projects and global expansion.
- Evaluate operations to identify cost-saving opportunities, optimize resource allocation, and suggest reorganizations to enhance efficiency.
- Collaborate with the CEO and executive leadership to prioritize financial strategies supporting growth in hydrogen and chlor-alkali electrolyzer markets.
- Study long-term economic and industry-specific trends, including the rising demand for clean energy and chemical production, to project their impact on sales, profitability, and market share.
- Identify opportunities for growth, including expanding into emerging markets or developing complementary product lines in green energy and chlor-alkali sectors.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Exceptional management and leadership skills with experience in industrial or renewable energy sectors.
- Strong analytical skills with a focus on project-based financial modeling and forecasting.
- Proficiency in database and accounting systems tailored to industrial and international operations.
- Excellent communication skills, including the ability to convey complex financial insights to non-financial stakeholders.
Education and Experience:
- Master's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation (preferred).
- 8–10 years of experience in financial management, preferably within industrial manufacturing, renewable energy, or related sectors.
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer.
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.
- Must be able to access and evaluate various departments, including manufacturing or project sites when needed.
Your Benefits:
- Flat hierarchies and short decision-making routes.
- International work environment in interdisciplinary and multinational teams.
- Very good development opportunities either in a specialist or in a management function.
- Flexible working time models (Home Office and flexible working hours).
- Medical & Dental Insurance.
- Vision Coverage.
- Life Insurance - Company Paid.
- STD/LTD - Company Paid.
- Paid Time Off (25 days).
- 401(k) Plan.
We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications, irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic and social background, religion and beliefs, disability, age, or sexual orientation and identity.
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