Last date to apply: We are continuously accepting applications As the Senior Director Finance, Gardena, Business Unit North America, you will play a pivotal role in driving financial strategy, performance, and decision-making for the business unit. Reporting directly to the Division Senior Vice President Finance and as part of the North American Executive Leadership Team, you will lead a team of finance professionals and collaborate closely with senior managers to optimize financial operations, ensure regulatory compliance, and support strategic initiatives to sustain and enhance market position. This is a pivotal role, combining financial leadership within the Business Unit with strategic partnership to Business Unit Management. Beyond the Business Unit, the person will engage actively with the Husqvarna/Gardena global finance community and contribute to a range of Group-wide initiatives. What You Need to Know: • Overall responsibility for BPU Gardena North America financial reporting and follow-up • Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes for the region, providing insightful analysis and recommendations to senior management • Help set the strategic direction of the business and serving as key strategic partner for the Business unit President and all finance and business-related areas of the business unit. • Consolidate financial & operating metrics across the NA Business Unit, analyzing key drivers of results; identify risks and opportunities, as well as actions to mitigate risk and capitalize on opportunities • Partner with the Business Unit President and senior leadership team to execute the business transformation strategy and deliver sustainable, profitable growth. • Drive standardization & process improvements in financial planning and reporting across both the finance and operating teams • Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal controls, managing risk exposure effectively. • Lead a team of 3+ direct reports, and an extended team of ~20 Finance professionals • Drive the organizational talent agenda through development, diversity, retention, and recruitment efforts; Continuously striving to create a world class finance/accounting organization that collaborates within the business unit and across the segment. What We Are Looking For: • 10+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, with a track record of success in a complex, multinational organization • Minimum Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred. • Broad financial experience from several functional areas e.g. product development, manufacturing, supply chain, sales, service, aftermarket • Preferably experience from strategic and financial improvement journeys • Experience in manufacturing, professional and/or consumer goods industry is highly desirable. • Hands‑on experience with ERP / SAP implementations, including system roll‑out, process redesign and adoption of new ways of working is desirable • CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional certification is a plus. • Ability to summarize and effectively communicate complex topics to allow for organizational understanding and action. • Proven ability to drive strategic initiatives and influence decision-making at the executive level. • Experience as an action-oriented business partner for profitable growth with complex portfolios. • Broad experience in different Finance roles, including financial analysis, operations, general accounting, and controlling. • Takes ownership for driving significant change, performance improvement and execution discipline • Highly motivated self-starter with strong internal drive to succeed and high work capacity, ability to multi-task and work within tight deadlines • Hands-on, proactive and comfortable working at high pace