Director Commercial Finance, Gaming Division

GN is committed to bringing people closer through cutting-edge intelligent hearing, audio, video, and gaming solutions. Motivated by people and propelled by innovation, the company delivers technology that enhances hearing and sight, addressing real-world challenges for those with hearing loss, improving communication and collaboration for businesses, and offering innovative experiences for audio and gaming enthusiasts.

The team you will be part of
SteelSeries represents one of the divisions in GN and is a global pioneer in premium software-enabled gaming gear. A global brand in headsets, keyboard, mice and other accessories for gamers, SteelSeries products are sold via distributors, retailers, and GN's own webstores in 80+ countries across the world.

As our new Director of Commercial Finance, you will be developing and running the Finance Business Partner organization. You will have the unique opportunity to shape the financial strategy of the Gaming Division, partnering with key stakeholders to ensure operational standards and financial growth and serve as a trusted advisor to the division Business Finance Officer, providing valuable financial insights and guidance.

Overall, this opportunity presents an exciting chance to make a significant impact within a creative and innovative organization. If you are a strategic thinker, a great communicator, and excited about promoting financial growth and operational standards, you are encouraged to apply.

Your contribution is appreciated, and you will be responsible for

Strategic:

1. Be a trusted advisor to the division Business Finance Officer and Regional GMs
2. Assist formulate and develop regional strategic initiatives to achieve desired business outcomes (strategic and operational efficiency, growth opportunities or similar)
3. Work with commercial leaders to validate conclusions and influence decisions to optimize the long-term financial results
4. Define KPIs and leading metrics for the regions or brand and hold business accountable for delivery of objectives through proactively reviewing current situation and highlighting any gaps or actions
5. Support commercial organization to ensure all material investments are reviewed from multiple perspectives
6. Model investment opportunities with known variables and identify risk factors and provide overall recommendations
7. Develop long range plans. Identify macroeconomic and environmental factors impacting sales trajectory. Define range of assumptions (new launches, pricing, etc.)

Operational:

1. Monitor and challenge the business performance and understand any gaps versus forecast and potential impact on the P&L
2. Advise on gross margin and revenue optimization opportunities through financial insights and promote forward initiatives needed to achieve business efficiency or other financial strategies
3. Model scenarios to forecast performances (short-, medium-, and long term) for a range of likely market behaviours, government, or regulatory changes, and advise business leaders on how to navigate through the critical changes
4. Promote cross-functional initiatives across the business collaborating with a broad range of business stakeholders (Incl. IT, HR, Operations, Sales, Marketing, R&D and Strategy)
5. Anchor and deliver on efficiencies across own finance organization as part of GN's finance strategy

To succeed in the role, we imagine that you will thrive with:

1. Ability to develop and articulate a clear strategy and scope for the Finance track within the program while aligning with the overarching purpose and objectives
2. Several years proven record of accomplishment within similar commercial finance roles
3. Ability in leading projects and driving team performance to meet deliverables, by developing people with influence, fostering team engagement and high-performance culture in a virtual organization
4. Solid experience in building relationships and securing buy-in from Senior Leadership stakeholders across functions & divisions
5. Deep understanding of Finance business processes and their integration within broader corporate processes
6. Advanced 'real-life' problem-solving skills resulting in ready to implement solutions, and structure freak
7. Effective communication skills effectively across various levels of the organization and to present complex information clearly in a business language
8. Fluent in English, both written and spoken

We encourage you to apply
Even if you don't match all the above-mentioned skills, we will gladly receive your application if you think you have transferrable skills. We highly value a mindset, motivation, and energy, that aligns with our core values, to not only ensure growth for you, but for your team and the wider GN organization as well.

We are committed to an inclusive recruitment process
All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. As such, we encourage you to submit your CV without a photo to ensure an equal and fair application process.

Should you have any special requirements for the Interview please let the hiring manager upon accepting invitation to interview.

How to apply?
Use the 'APPLY' link no later than 15 September 2024. Applications are assessed on a continuous basis, so don't wait to send yours.

On a time crunch?
Feel free to only submit your up-to-date CV including a few sentences outlining your motivation for applying – quick and easy.

If you would like to know more about the position, please contact Business Finance Officer Victoria Bojesen on email.

Join us in bringing people closer
GN brings people closer through our leading intelligent hearing, audio, video, and gaming solutions. Inspired by people and motivated by innovation, we deliver technology that enhance the senses of hearing and sight. We enable people with hearing loss overcome real-life challenges, improve communication and collaboration for businesses and provide great experiences for audio and gaming enthusiasts.

We hope you will join us on this journey and look forward to receiving your application.