Finance Director with a strong and extensive international background in Accounting, Finance & Controllership job-function within the US and EMEA regions, acquired throughout a career path over 15+ years of progressive experience in finance, with a mix of public and private accounting, including P/E backed organizations; and with a significant exposure to extremely fast-paced and matrixed working environments, covering multiple industries among: Construction/Civil Engineering for infrastructural long-term projects, and Manufacturing of Filtration Capital Equipment and Components for F&B, Healthcare/Medical Devices and Life Sciences Applications.Excellent capabilities to perform accurately and timely complex financial, accounting and controlling tasks with a critical thinking and detail oriented approach ensuring that tight deadlines are met; as well as proficient to implement standard operating procedures and lead multiple cross-function projects.Self-starter and results driven, with effective communication, strong “can-do” attitude and outstanding team-working skills; able to relate to the Executive Management and External Stakeholders, and to build and maintain long-lasting relationships within and outside the Finance Department.Core Competencies are: Financial & Management Accounting, Statutory & Consolidated Financial Statements, International Accounting Principles (IAS/IFRS), Tax Planning & Compliance, Cash-Flow & Treasury, Budgeting & Forecasting, Industrial & Cost Controlling, Financial Planning & Analysis, Internal Auditing & Control, HR & Payroll, and ERP Systems Implementation.