Overview
Financial Director Jobs in Bucharest, Romania at Autolink
Title: Financial Director
Company: Autolink
Location: Bucharest, Romania
About the Role
We are looking for a hands-on Finance Director to build and lead the finance function for our new manufacturing plant and R&D center in Romania. This is a standalone role, reporting directly to the Group CFO, and offers high visibility and autonomy.
You will be responsible for end-to-end financial management, from setting up local policies and processes to driving cost control, tax compliance, treasury, and cross-border coordination with China HQ.
Key Responsibilities
- Full Financial Management – Own all finance activities for the Romania plant & R&D center, including accounting, tax, treasury, and budgeting.
- Build from Scratch – Establish local finance policies and procedures in compliance with RAS, IFRS, and Group standards.
- Budgeting & Analysis – Lead annual budgeting, rolling forecasts, variance analysis, manufacturing cost, and R&D expense analysis.
- Cost Control – Implement standard costing, monitor BOM/manufacturing/labor costs, and drive cost reduction initiatives.
- Tax & Compliance – Manage TVA, CIT, transfer pricing, audit coordination, and statutory filings.
- Treasury & FX – Oversee local treasury, cross-border fund transfers, and EUR/CNY FX risk management.
- Internal Controls & Systems – Build internal control framework, support SAP (FI/CO) deployment, and ensure data integrity.
- HQ Coordination – Lead monthly closing, prepare consolidation data packages, and act as the finance bridge between Romania and China HQ.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Accounting / Finance
- 8+ years of finance experience, including at least 3 years as a finance head in a manufacturing environment
- Solid knowledge of RAS / IFRS and Romanian tax regulations
- Hands-on experience with SAP (FI/CO)
- Fluent in Romanian and English, with working proficiency in Chinese
- Strong ability to work independently and build finance functions from scratch
Preferred:
- Chinese heritage or long-term working experience in Chinese enterprises
- Background in automotive electronics, smart technology, or manufacturing
- Experience as a finance leader for Chinese overseas subsidiaries
- ACCA, CIMA, or CPA qualification
- Proven experience in transfer pricing and cross-border tax planning
Why Join Us?
- High-impact, high-autonomy role with direct visibility to Group CFO
- Opportunity to build the finance function from the ground up
- Work at the intersection of local operations and global strategy
