*Strong experience in accounting,financial planning,controlling,risk management, M&A, compliance, SOX, NWC, finance&IT transformation&automation and HR topics including Comp&Benefits.*Being a real partner to CEO advising on long-term business and financial issues.*An effective communicator at all levels in the organisation, with strong oral and written skills and a willingness to share information. *Client-focused, service-oriented, innovative, proactive and dedicated. *Effective and experienced in making organisational change. *Competent in strategic business perspective and organisational alignment; partnership building, both internal and external. *An expert in the financial management of a complex organisation and understand the business operations of the group.*Able to manoeuvre through complex situations effectively; receptive to feedback to improve the way things are done; able to anticipate where problems are going to occur and plan the approach accordingly. *Genuinely concerned about and interested in the work and non-work lives of others; determined and able to communicate a compelling vision and sense of core purpose; optimistic and able to create a climate in which people want to do their best; openly celebratory of team and individual successes. *A diplomatic and skilled negotiator with internal and external groups who can settle issues calmly and win concessions without damaging relationships.