Job description

This key role oversees the main aspects of a finance function, also directing the local fiscal function of the company in accordance with MSC Cruises policies and in-line with appropriate financial management practices within the industry. The Head of Finance acts as a Business Partner to the local Management Team and supports the Headquarters located in Geneva and the growth of the Company. Functional reporting to the Finance Department in Geneva Headquarters.

• Professional fluency in both German and English is mandatory;
• Bachelor or degree in Finance, MBA a plus, with 7\/10 years of relevant managerial experience which includes accounting (German GAAP, IFRS skills), cash\/working capital management, cost controlling and contract negotiation experience in an international environment as well as 6+ years experience in Budget planning;
• Good knowledge of closing financial statements according to the German Commercial Code (HGB) and according to IFRS;
• Leadership, team management and coaching experiences;
• Coordinates, controls and manages the whole financial accounting of the German legal entity as well as the team, composed of 6 direct reports;
• Supervises cash collection of our B2B partners and B2C customers;
• Focuses on cost control processes throughout the organization – monthly follow-up of SG&A costs vs budget\/forecast for both Germany office and contact center located in Salzburg;
• Prepares the annual report under local GAAP for the German legal entity;
• Prepares the yearly budget, quarterly forecasts with the Managing Director;
• Ensures the timely and accurate completion of the monthly group reporting in line with corporate guidelines;
• Highlights any potential change in local accounting that might affect the group consolidated accounts under IFRS;
• Liaises with external auditors;
• Initiates appropriate strategies to enhance cash position locally and in line with the global cash policy of the company;
• Develops a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting mechanism including a minimum cash threshold to meet operating needs;
• Handling bank relationships;
• Ensures the compliance and implementation of transfer pricing guidelines;
• Ensures timely and accurate completion of all tax returns for the German legal entity (value added, trade and corporate taxes)• Informs the management of any relevant change in the legal\/tax framework to anticipate any potential financial impact;
• Evaluates the finance division structure and team plan for continual efficiency and effectiveness improvement of the group as well as provide individuals with both professional and personal growth with emphasis on opportunities (where possible);
• Creates relevant analysis and reports to support the management in taking decisions;
• Enhances and\/or implements policies and procedures of the organization to improve both operations and effectiveness of the company, with particular emphasis to the service provided to our trade partners and customers;
• Participates to the development of the company’s plans and programs as a strategic partner;
• Is responsible for contract management incl. company insurances of the German GmbH (company-, substance-, & other insurances);

VISA REQUIREMENTS (if any)

• Right to work in Germany;

Part of the MSC Group, MSC Cruises is the market leader in the Mediterranean, South Africa and South America, and sails year-round in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. Its seasonal itineraries cover northern Europe, the Atlantic Ocean, South America, southern Africa, and the Persian/Arabian Gulf. MSC Cruises was born in the Mediterranean, and draws inspiration from this heritage to create a unique experience for holidaymakers worldwide. As a result of a euro 6.5 billions investment programme launched in 2003, MSC Cruises' fleet comprises 13 state-of-the-art cruise ships belonging to four different classes: Lirica, Musica, Fantasia and Meraviglia. The fleet's average age is 7 years, the youngest in the industry. In 2014, MSC Cruises launched a euro 9 billion, 10 year investment plan to support the second phase of its growth through the order of up to 11 next generation mega cruise ships. As a result, MSC Cruises' fleet will double by 2026, while the passenger capacity will triple to reach five million passengers per year. MSC Cruises is the first cruise company to develop an investment plan of this length and magnitude. MSC Cruises feels a deep responsibility for the environments in which it operates, and was the first company ever to earn the Bureau Veritas "7 Golden Pearls" for superior management and environmental stewardship. In 2009, MSC Cruises began an enduring partnership with UNICEF to support various programmes assisting children worldwide.

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