Finance and Operations Director

Do you want to be part of creating a safer world? Without thinking about it, you meet us in your everyday life – at home, in transit and at work. We are at the airport, where you commute, where you work, play and shop. Diverse in our offering, our customer outreach and in our mindset, Gunnebo is leading the transformation of the security business through digitalization and connectivity for the continuous development of smart entrance control and safe storage solutions.

If you are passionate about being part of an exciting transformation journey working with a global, multi-cultural and highly motivated organisation this is the opportunity for you.  Gunnebo is small enough to see your ideas come true, and big enough to realize your career goals.

About The Role

Gunnebo Entrance Control seeks a dynamic and results-oriented Finance and Operations Director to lead a newly formed internal financial shared services function and other functional administration/back office activities for multiple entities across GEC Group globally. This senior role will be instrumental in driving effective financial management and administrative excellence to support our mission of creating a safer world through innovative entrance control solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the delivery of Shared Service Centre activities day to day including initially Financial Transactional content followed by Controlling activities and later other functional back office services
• Monitoring performance against KPIs and handling disputes and issues where performance is off track with the customer base (being Regional Controllers in the GEC business)
• Developing the team and being the point of contact as the Functional Expert on site for guidance and coaching with the team members on accounting and financial management skills
• Managing the Transition Manager to bring further content from Operating Businesses in Entrance Control to India and creating a centre of excellence for all disciplines
• Taking the lead on site as the head of the office to include a Sales function for India as well as BI and Data team and ultimate responsible for the location
• Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and internal policies, implementing effective financial controls and risk management practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for operational efficiency and cost optimization.
• Prepare and present financial reports to the executive team and board of directors, providing insights and recommendations for decision-making.

This role will require a deep understanding of the finance landscape, strong leadership capabilities, and excellent communication skills to interact with stakeholders at all levels.

Requirements:

• Masters degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible finance experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of financial regulations, accounting standards, and practices.
• Demonstrated experience in financial strategy development and execution in a multinational environment.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in financial software and tools; experience with ERP systems is a plus.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.
• Fluency in English is essential.

Why join us

Are you passionate about sustainability, innovation, safety and collaboration? Our employees have ideas on how to build a safer and more sustainable tomorrow and the drive and passion to realize them. Our attention to societal trends, and our ability to translate these into business opportunities, alongside our dedication to customers, sustainability and digitalization have earned us a place among the leading companies in our industry.

We believe that building long-term relationships and integrity are keys to success. Performance driven by a forward-thinking attitude, passionate teamwork, and the strong will to continuously learn. If that describes you, we will gladly make way for your ambitions. From day one we support you with your personal growth, through challenging positions and comprehensive learning and development opportunities, in a dynamic, international and diverse and pro-active working environment.  Gunnebo is small enough to see your ideas come true, and big enough to realize your career goals.

At Gunnebo, we have a bigger mission, we are working For a Safer World. Welcome with your application.

About Gunnebo Group:

The Gunnebo Group is a global leader in security offering innovative products and services to protect and control the flow of people, and to safely secure valuables. Through our businesses Gunnebo Entrance Control and Gunnebo Safe Storage we offer solutions to customers in retail, public transport, public and commercial buildings, industrial and high-risk sites and banking. We operate worldwide through our 3,400 employees, 25 country locations and 10 production facilities to serve customers in over 100 markets. Together we create a safer world.