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December 7, 2011EMEA Finance Director
Nexeo Solutions, LLC – Barcelona Area, Spain
Job Description
For one of our clients (Nexeo Solutions, LLC), Execus is providing Executive Search & Selection Services. For this particular opportunity, the details are as follow:
Position Summary:
A Full-time opportunity exists for an individual to join Nexeo Solutions group in the role of a Director, Finance, with direct responsibility for Finance and Accounting processes in Europe, Mid East and Africa (EMEA). Currently, the approximate population of Nexeo Solutions in the region is 180 employees. This position will be based in Barcelona, Spain.
Reporting into the Global CFO basedin the USA, with a strong accountability to the Senior Vice Presidents of Chemicals, Plastics and Composites businesses, also based in Barcelona.
Responsible for driving Finance and Accounting philosophies and processes through the primary businesses. The Director would be responsible for partnering with the management team and delivering F&A solutions to business opportunities. This position requires a driven individual with a track record of meeting deadlines and getting things done.
The Ideal candidate will have experience in designing and setting-up the Finance & Control department within a Shared Service Environment for the European operation. The company is currently creating the new Shared Service center for EMEA and the Finance Director will have to take care establishing the areas of Finance & Control, namely General Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Business Analysis, Treasury and Tax.
Position Responsibilities:
- Finance and Accounting Lead for the EMEA region, Primary Finance partner for diverse Business Units, with focus on the Plastics business.
- Accounting – Implementation of Accounting policies, systems and processes, Statutory reporting, liaison with Auditors, Cost Accounting
- Controlling – Financial and Internal control, Budgeting and Management reporting
- Tax – all activities related to fiscal compliance of all legal entities across Europe (Corporate Tax, VAT, Intrastat, …)
- Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
- Credit Management – management of Receivables and Credit Risks, analysis of Credit exposure and Risk management strategies
- Treasury – Cash management, including relationships with financial institutions
- Additional responsibilities – participation in Investment / Divestment activities when related to Europe
Desired Skills & Experience
Position Qualifications:
- Graduate or Post-graduate related qualification in Accounting and Finance, Certified Accountant
- Knowledge of US GAAP and familiar with other European GAAP
- Experience with SAP system
- At least 5 years management experience in a a role with responsibilities over Europe
- Desired experience in setting up a Finance Shared Service Center
- Ability to effectively and efficiently plan, organize, coordinate and direct all Finance and Accounting activities relating to a division.
- Ability to consult with and influence senior level leaders regarding matters of significance to the organization.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills, with proven ability to effectively plan, implement and administer programs to achieve business objectives.
- Ability to analyze situations, think critically, draw valid conclusions and project consequences of decisions and recommendations and make quick decisions requiring sound judgment.
- Demonstrated track record of managing change with strong competencies in influencing and consultation skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, Fluent in English, including ability to clearly convey complex information and ideas both to senior level management and to subordinates.
- Other European languages would be a plus.
- Proven experience in a multinational / multicultural environment
Company Description
Launched on April 1, 2011, Nexeo Solutions, LLC began operations as an independent global chemicals, plastics,composites and environmental services distribution company following the closing of the sale of the global distribution business of Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH) to affiliates of TPG Capital (TPG), a global private investment firm. Nexeo Solutions has approximately 2,000 employees across North America, Europe and Asia. The fiscal 2010 reported annual revenue for Ashland Distribution was $3.4 billion.
Nexeo Solutions is focused exclusively on the business of connecting producers and customers of chemicals,plastics, composites and environmental services. With operations across North America, Europe and Asia, Nexeo Solutions aspires to be the global leader in the industry. Our global infrastructure, experienced team and efficient private fleet position us to help our clients business connect to the opportunities of the global economic recovery.
Nexeo Solutions recently decided to invest in the area of Barcelona as Headquarters of the Company for EMEA and has ambitious plans for growth across the globe.
Additional Information
- Posted:
- December 7, 2011
- Type:
- Full-time
- Experience:
- Director
- Functions:
- Finance
- Industries:
- Chemicals
- Compensation:
- 100.000 € base, plus bonus and benefits
- Job ID:
- 2263963
EMEA Human Resources Business Partner
Nexeo Solutions, LLC – Barcelona Area, Spain
Job Description
For one of our clients (Nexeo Solutions, LLC), Execus is providing Executive Search & Selection Services. For this particular opportunity, please find the details below. Position Summary: A Full-time opportunity exists for an individual to join Nexeo Solutions group in the role of a Director, Human Resources, based in Barcelona (Spain). Practical, but progressive HR business partner reporting to CHRO/Senior Vice President of Human Resources based in the USA, with a strong accountability to the Senior Vice Presidents of our Chemicals, Plastics and Composites businesses, also based in Barcelona. Responsible for driving HR philosophies and processes through the primary businesses. The Director would be responsible for partnering with the management team and delivering HR solutions to business opportunities. This position requires a driven individual with a track record of meeting deadlines and getting things done. The Director has direct responsibility for HR processes in Europe, Mid East and Africa (EMEA). Currently, the approximate population for these groups is 180 employees. This position will be based in Barcelona, Spain. Ideal candidate will have strengths and applicable experience in assisting in the development, implementation and oversight of human resource programs on a day-to-day basis, organizational development, HR project management experience, change management, employee relations, compensation and benefits, staffing and effectively partnering with Plastic COEs (Centers of Expertise).
Position Responsibilities:
- Serves at the primary HR business partner for the Plastic business.
- Plans, directs, executes and coordinates HR work flow to support business needs. Provides counsel and directs activities related to policies, discipline, grievances, terminations and other HR practices. Resolves employee relations issues through a systematic, defensible approach.
- Participates in the development and execution of a comprehensive and integrated HR plan to enable business strategy and objectives, and build alignment with other business functions
- Provides counsel to management regarding organizational design and development and succession planning. Facilitates development efforts, working with employees and managers to address root causes of human resources issues.
- Provides HR leadership, direction and support of business needs inthe area of M&A, divestitures, licensing opportunities and other BD relatedneeds.
- Coordinate with various COEs such as OD/learning, talent management, recruiting, and compensation to diagnose, develop, and deliver timely and relevant solutions to the business
- Provide leadership, direction, and expertise to enable leaders tomanage large-scale business and change events
- Offer thought and policy leadership on human resources to businessas well as disseminate business knowledge and insights throughout HR team
- Ensure delivery of timely, relevant, and efficient HR operational services in partnership with other HR leaders within and beyond the business.
- Leverage and influence evolution of our organizational structure and culture
- Build HR capabilities within HR team and ensure compliance withall pertinent HR-related laws and regulations with both HR and the business
- Augment and provide representation on some and/or multiple HR work teams responsible for identifying and providing solutions to improve HR processes
- Prepares and submits for approval their respective HR budget
- Directs and participates in the development of staff goals,objectives, as well as provide input for the development of HR policies
Desired Skills & Experience
Position Qualifications:
- Degree, Masters or Doctors in Human Resources Management or related field. Graduate degree preferred as are recent HR professional certifications/re-certifications.
- Must have at least 12 years of Human Resources Management experience, which must include multi-site HR leadership experience andexperience working with employee work councils. Working knowledge of corporate HR highly desired.
- Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of human resources management and administration, employment, classification and compensation, benefits administration, employee relations and employee development.
- In-depth knowledge, understanding, ability to interpret, apply andexplain country / local laws and regulations related to HR. Knowledge of HR and labor practices highly desired.
- Ability to effectively and efficiently plan, organize, coordinateand direct all HR activities relating to a division.
- Ability to consult with and influence senior level leaders regarding matters of significance to the organization.
- Strong organizational and leadership skills, with proven abilityto effectively plan, implement and administer programs to achieve business objectives.
- Ability to analyze situations, think critically, draw valid conclusions and project consequences of decisions and recommendations and make quick decisions requiring sound judgment.
- Demonstrated track record of managing change with strong competencies in influencing and consultation skills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, bi-lingual in Spanish and English, including ability to clearly convey complex informationand ideas both to senior level management and to subordinates.
- A third European language would be a plus.
- Both domestic and international business travel required,approximately 25% travel
Company Description
Launched on April 1, 2011, Nexeo Solutions, LLC began operations as an independent global chemicals, plastics, composites and environmental services distribution company following the closing of the sale of the global distribution business of Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) to affiliates of TPG Capital (TPG), a global private investment firm. Nexeo Solutions has approximately 2,000 employees across North America, Europe and Asia. The fiscal 2010 reported annual revenue for Ashland Distribution was $3.4 billion. Nexeo Solutions is focused exclusively on the business of connecting producers and customers of chemicals, plastics, composites and environmental services. With operations across North America, Europe and Asia, Nexeo Solutions aspires to be the global leader in our industry. Our global infrastructure, experienced team and efficient private fleet position us to help your business connect to the opportunities of the global economic recovery. Nexeo Solutions recentely decided to invest in the area of Barcelona as Headquarters of the Company for EMEA.
Additional Information
- Posted:
- October 12, 2011
- Type:
- Full-time
- Experience:
- Director
- Functions:
- Human Resources
- Industries:
- Chemicals
- Compensation:
- 85.000 € base salary, plus benefits
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Job Title: Project Analyst |
Reports to: Senior Project Manager |
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Department: Projects & Portfolio Management EMEA |
Location: Barcelona/or Lisbon |
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JOB PURPOSE (MISSION) |
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The role is to provide professional project management support to a Senior Project Manager with a European remit. He / She are to ensure that a standardized approach is taken for process mapping and identifying gaps, for project management measurement and reporting. Specifically the The communication needed following meetings/presentations to the wider stakeholders groups He / She to be able to perform other administrative duties as delegated by the Senior Project Manager. and the Business lead |
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KEY RESULT AREAS |
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Support the project team with administrative and travel arrangements, as requested
Monitors & controls the preparation of management information, including project financial control & executive reporting
Facilitates & identifies possible impact and integration points and dependencies between projects as part of the RAID framework
Ensures alignment of projects with business objectives and communications content and needs and seeks corrective actions where and if necessary.
Supports the Senior Project Manager in the maintenance of the current status of project plans{s} and communicates to the PMO, Project Manager and other key stakeholders where necessary within the confines of the designated project{s}.
Supports the Senior Project Manager in the assessment and monitoring of projects, business and financial performance against programme objectives
Supports the Senior Project Managers in the development of CER’s & management of CERTS. Supports the Senior Project Manager in cost identification, cost control, capturing of actual against forecasted spend. Supports and assists in the capture and tracking of purchase requisitions, purchase orders & invoices, reporting upon variances between actual & spend across allocated projects.
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EXPERIENCE |
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A minimum of 5 years in a PMO environment either within Lean, Business Process reengineering BPR or major IT change management projects r Management reporting environment with proven experience of successfully working within a highly complex project, programme or portfolio office environment with a pan European delivery remit.
Must demonstrate and provide previous experience of supporting a wide range of projects with a portfolio environment to a value of > $50 million value and / or in excess of 3 years in duration {Mandatory} Espacialy project with Significant headcount reduction
He or She must have a proven experience of project and resource planning, budgeting, project milestone planning, project stage-gate reviews & project reporting, within the context of a pan European delivery remit.} {Mandatory} |
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CORE SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE |
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EPM & MS office skills especially project management tools (MS Projects) and the use of tools which is used as the central repository of all records within a regional PMO.
A very good working & technical knowledge of Portfolio Management tools and techniques including : - Understand Lean & BPR concepts - Able to map process flow and identify gaps
EPM {Basic user} RAID Management Planning & undertaking gateway, stage & approval reviews Balanced Scorecard development & delivery (Performance Management Framework) Scope Management Resource Management Change Control & Management Cost Management Benefit Realisation Management MS Project {Advanced user}. - Administration of a complex project or programme |
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Ability to work in harmony across projects within a multi national / cultural organisation Excellent attention to detail skills Good Communication skills with ability to present and support the business change management strategy . A positive ‘can do’ attitude to solve issues. Driven by goals and deadlines Working collaboratively across projects and stakeholder groups Adaptable with an ability to change direction and priorities if required Professional, credible individual with a customer orientated approach Embedding Project Management disciplines and governance practices across the organisation. Must be prepared to work and travel throughout Europe, often at short notice to support the overall project. |
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EDUCATION / SPECIAL ATTAINMENTS |
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Degree in a numerate discipline {Desirable} Membership of a recognised professional Project Management institute {Desirable} Qualification or working towards Programme Management or related discipline (CAPM or APMP are Desirable} European languages {either Spanish or Portuguese is MANDATORY}
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I. Job Title: Project Analyst Updated: 30/07/2011
Reports to: Senior Project Manager in UK
Location: Barcelona
JOB PURPOSE (MISSION) The role is to provide professional project management support to a Senior Project Manager with a European remit. He / She are to ensure that a standardized approach is taken for process mapping and identifying gaps, for project management measurement and reporting. Specifically the The communication needed following meetings/presentations to the wider stakeholders groups He / She to be able to perform other administrative duties as delegated by the Senior Project Manager and the Business lead
KEY RESULT AREAS Support the project team with administrative and travel arrangements, as requested Monitors & controls the preparation of management information, including project financial control & executive reporting Facilitates & identifies possible impact and integration points and dependencies between projects as part of the RAID framework Ensures alignment of projects with business objectives and communications content and needs and seeks corrective actions where and if necessary. Supports the Senior Project Manager in the maintenance of the current status of project plans{s} and communicates to the PMO, Project Manager and other key stakeholders where necessary within the confines of the designated project{s}. Supports the Senior Project Manager in the assessment and monitoring of projects, business and financial performance against programme objectives Supports the Senior Project Managers in the development of CER’s & management of CERTS. Supports the Senior Project Manager in cost identification, cost control, capturing of actual against forecasted spend. Supports and assists in the capture and tracking of purchase requisitions, purchase orders & invoices, reporting upon variances between actual & spend across allocated projects.
EXPERIENCE A minimum of 5 years in a PMO environment either within Lean, Business Process reengineering BPR or major IT change management projects r Management reporting environment with proven experience of successfully working within a highly complex project, programme or portfolio office environment with a pan European delivery remit. Must demonstrate and provide previous experience of supporting a wide range of projects with a portfolio environment to a value of > $50 million value and / or in excess of 3 years in duration {Mandatory} Espacialy project with Significant headcount reduction He or She must have a proven experience of project and resource planning, budgeting, project milestone planning, project stage-gate reviews & project reporting, within the context of a pan European delivery remit.} {Mandatory}
CORE SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE EPM & MS office skills especially project management tools (MS Projects) and the use of tools which is used as the central repository of all records within a regional PMO. A very good working & technical knowledge of Portfolio Management tools and techniques including : – Understand Lean & BPR concepts – Able to map process flow and identify gaps EPM {Basic user} RAID Management Planning & undertaking gateway, stage & approval reviews Balanced Scorecard development & delivery (Performance Management Framework) Scope Management Resource Management Change Control & Management Cost Management Benefit Realisation Management MS Project {Advanced user}. – Administration of a complex project or programme
COMPETENCY BEHAVIOURS Ability to work in harmony across projects within a multi national / cultural organisation Excellent attention to detail skills Good Communication skills with ability to present and support the business change management strategy A positive ‘can do’ attitude to solve issues. Driven by goals and deadlines Working collaboratively across projects and stakeholder groups Adaptable with an ability to change direction and priorities if required Professional, credible individual with a customer orientated approach Embedding Project Management disciplines and governance practices across the organisation. Must be prepared to work and travel throughout Europe, often at short notice to support the overall project.
EDUCATION / SPECIAL ATTAINMENTS Degree in a numerate discipline {Desirable} Membership of a recognised professional Project Management institute {Desirable} Qualification or working towards Programme Management or related discipline (CAPM or APMP are Desirable} European languages {either Spanish or Portuguese is MANDATORY}
Contact: – SeniorPM@execus.com
July 14, 2011I. Posición: IT Business Analyst & Project Manager revisado: 14/7/2011
Cliente Final: – Multinacional del sector de Retail Asset Management
Descripción: – Después de un tiempo realizando la implementación del software YARDI en España, la empresa necesita soporte senior para relanzar e impulsar el proyecto de la implementación local de la herramienta (liderada por los Head-Quarters de la multinacional, en Londres).
Funciones: – Coordinar el equipo local (Finanzas, Administración y IT) para realizar la implementación local de la herramienta YARDI, de asset management – Liderar la interlocución con HHQQ (Londres) – Realizar el project management de la implementación – Business Analyst del impacto en Procesos, Sistemas, Organización e Información de la herramienta – Proponer mejoras en los procesos para la optimización de los circuitos de negocio
Requisitos: – 10 – 15 años de experiencia en IT Project Management, Business Analyst – Experiencia en Implementaciones de Software de Asset Management – Inglés a nivel profesional, imprescindible
Condiciones: – Contrato: Freelance – Duración: 3 meses – Ubicación: Barcelona – Inicio: Setiembre de 2011 – Retribución: Negociable Contacto: – SeniorPM@execus.com
February 10, 2011I. Títol: Arquitecte – Director Tècnic
Descripció: Empresa que gestiona patrimoni familiar Cerca Arquitecte/a amb 15 anys d’ experiència per càrrec de Director Tècnic.
Funcions: – S’encarregarà de gestionar els actius de l’empresa en les diverses fases de construcció, dins del departament d’ Inversions Immobiliaries, especialitzat en Hotels i Oficines. – Els actius (hotels, oficines) en fase de construcció requeriran una intensa direcció a peu d’obra (gestió amb industrials, arquitectes, oficina tècnica, …) per tal d’assegurar la posada en activitat de l’actiu en dates, recursos i pressupost aprovats. – En el cas d’actius ja lliurats, assegurar que l’actiu està en òptimes condicions per rendir plenament, incloent: projectes de remodelació, manteniment, …
Requisits: – Amplia experiència en despatx i en direcció d’obra. – Imprescindible experiència en construcció o rehabilitació d’hotels.
Condicions: Tipus de contracte a convenir: – Contracte laboral indefinit la retribució serà: entre 65.000 € i 70.000€ anuals. – Si el candidat està interessat en treballar com a col·laborador extern (contracte de prestació de serveis professionals), el sou serà a convenir.
II. Título: Actuario Senior en Solvencia II
Descripción: Determinar el riesgo de Solvencia II en la entidad, a través de la aplicación de los métodos estadísticos y el cálculo de las provisiones técnicas, con el fin de valorar su impacto en la Compañía.
Funciones: – Definir la estructura de información necesaria de las provisiones técnicas para poder realizar los cálculos Best Estimate – Aplicar los métodos estadísticos adecuados y realizar las triangulaciones necesarias, con el fin de cumplimentar las hojas del QIS correspondientes al Best Estimate y Risk Margin de la Compañía – Determinar el SCR (Solvency Capital Requirement) y la sensibilidad de los diferentes riesgos (mercado, operacional,, etc…), para obtener información válida que ayuden a tomar decisiones sobre la estrategia de mercado de la compañía en seguros. – Participar en el proyecto interno de Solvencia II, aportando sus conocimientos y experiencia desde la perspectiva actuarial, junto el resto de departamentos Financieros, Organización, Control Interno, etc. – Realizar informe sobre las conclusiones obtenidas, para presentar a la Dirección General
Requisitos: – 10 – 15 años de experiencia en Area Técnica Actuarial No-Vida – Participación en Implementación de los criterios de Solvencia II – Conocimientos de QIS 4 y QIS 5
Condiciones: – Proyecto de 6-9 meses de duración – Formato Freelance (autónomo) – Retribución: a acordar en función de la valía aportada
December 16, 2010
Director Comercial Interim para Portugal Sector: Gran Consumo
Nuestro cliente, multinacional europea del sector alimentación, ha solicitado a Execus los servicios de un Director Comercial para Portugal de forma temporal, para un proyecto de 6 meses a 1 año.
Definición del Proyecto Basado en Portugal (ciudad a concretar), el profesional: – Liderará la gestión comercial de una unidad de negocio de 200m€ – Asumirá los compromisos y se responsabilizará del plan de ventas para 2011 – Liderará la estrategia comercial y de Trade con los actores de la cadena de ventas – Establecerá objetivos y remuneración y gestionará el equipo de ventas y trade Tipo de contrato: Freelance, mercantil Inicio del proyecto: Inmediato Duración: 6 – 12 meses Remuneración: Abierta, en función de la experiencia aportada
Experiencia requerida El candidato adecuado tendrá amplia (10-15 años) de experiencia en: – Sector Gran Consumo, preferiblemente sector alimentación – Dirección Comercial con equipos de más de 50 personas – Gestión de cuenta de resultados con facturación superior a 100m€ – Laboral en Portugal (imprescindible) – Español, Portugués e Inglés (no imprescindible este último) – Formación universitaria y muy valorable formación en escuela de negocios
Sobre Execus Professional Services Execus es una empresa de servicios profesionales que ofrece profesionales experimentados de forma temporal a empresas, con el objeto de cubrir posiciones hayan quedado vacantes o de nueva creación. La firma se especializa en proporcionar a la empresa cliente acceso experimentado de forma flexible y sin que requiera una contratación laboral. Los puestos que cubre van desde Middle Management (analista, controller, team leader, Project Manager, …) hasta Management (directores financieros, de transformación, CIO, …) Más información en www.execus.com
Participación en Proceso Para participar en este proceso, se ruega enviar un correo con CV y carta de presentación a candidatos@execus.com
June 23, 2010Freelance Senior Project Manager – Software Products Development
Our client, an international insurance leader in Europe, is relying on us to find a freelance Senior Project Manager with the following specifications:
Title: Senior Project Manager – Software Products Development
Type: Freelance consultant based in Barcelona
Duration: 8-12 month project
Pay rate: 300-400€ per day, to be discussed (open) based on experience
Start date: ASAP
Role: The company is looking for an experienced professional that acts as the Senior Project Manager for new releases of a complex internally developed insurance platform: – Lead and coordinate the specifications of the packages that are included in new releases. Own, manage issues related to new releases – Manage a virtual team of several Project Managers, each of them in charge of specific developments included in the new releases – Coordinate the approval and validation of functional designs and technical specifications – Coordinate external teams of developers (several third parties involved)
A must have: English, Sound Technical skills in Software development (AS/400 and Cobol + Java,CTL), Senior Project Management experience, Software Development sector experience
A plus: German and other European languages, Insurance Sector, PM certifications, MBA or similar
About EXECUS: Execus is pioneering firm in Spain that brings to the table innovation in talent management. We are Professional Services firm focused on providing senior interim professionals (15 to 20 years of relevant business experience) to help with: i) Temporary fill in an executive position (promotions, temporary leaves, reorganizations, …) or ii) Bring into the company the skills, know-how, leadership, experience that may not be available at a given time and may be needed to face a business situation
Contact at EXECUS: Jordi Gili Riu, Managing Director, Spain Please send e-mail: SeniorPM@execus.com
