Finance Director

About the Position

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Describe essential functions in job and expected output for each function.

• Overall leading Höganäs China finance with reporting, budgeting, rolling forecast, taxation, treasury, also financial analysis Lead budget and forecast in HCL, actual result & forecast monitor and evaluate. Overall responsible for quarterly forecasting reporting of HCL. Continuously strengthen data-driven decision support through BI dashboards and advanced analytics to enable real-time monitoring of business performance, strategic execution and risks.
• Lead the digital transformation of the finance function, driving the adoption of company-authorized AI and automation tools across reporting, reconciliation, forecasting and analysis processes to improve efficiency and accuracy, while ensuring data security and compliance with group AI governance policies.
• Customer credit management, AR management, Work close with sales.
• Internal control and enterprise risk management, including developing and implementing effective risk management strategies across the China finance functions.
• Coordination with external government functions, tax, customs, bank, statistic, Industry Zone government functional department dealing issues.
• Cooperation with Group cooperate function for all different topics.
• Responsible for IT, work close with local outsource team and group IT team for all IT related topic, including the governance and adoption of AI-powered finance tools and process automation within the company's authorized framework.
• Responsible for Höganäs China Legal issue; work close with other HCL functions and local lawyer, also group legal counsel.
• Work close with HCL other functions as BP, support operation, sales, new business etc decision making.
• China Mkt business planning, monthly reporting.
• CMM member, involve management decision making, cooperation with other CMM members Insurance administration.
• Build up the finance team, training and coaching the team, including enabling the team's digital/AI capabilities through upskilling and coaching on data analytics and finance technology applications.
• Responsible for ESG/sustainability-related financial reporting and disclosure (where applicable to China operations), ensuring accurate, reliable and traceable ESG data in alignment with group directives and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Lead and coordinate applications for government incentive programs, including but not limited to technical upgrading projects and high-tech enterprise certification, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance, while proactively monitoring and adapting to evolving national and local incentive policies to capture new opportunities as they arise.

SUPERVISION AND MANAGEMENT

List all direct reports by job title and other areas of responsibility as applicable.
Please indicate number of direct reports.

• All Finance employees
• IT

SPECIALISED OR TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Describe qualifications/training and experience required for the job.

• University degree in finance or similar
• 8 years minimum experience in accounting with some experience in working at international company
• Acceptable level of spoken and written English
• Demonstrated track record or strong commitment in driving digital transformation in finance, including adoption of AI tools, ERP automation and data analytics to optimize finance processes. Basic understanding of AI governance, data security and compliance considerations in financial applications.
• Basic awareness of ESG/sustainability reporting standards (e.g., CSRD, GRI) and the role of finance in sustainability data governance.
• Working knowledge of government incentive application processes and the ability to stay current with evolving regulatory policies.

 PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Special conditions like significant physical demands (e.g. mobility, manual handling, personal protective equipment requirements etc). General working environment (e.g. office, production, off site etc).

Normal office environment

COMMUNICATION/INTERFACE

The external communication can be written or spoken but must be a more frequent part of the job and have a certain complexity.

• Internal:       

Member of Group Finance Control.

Regular reporting and meeting with Regional CFO

    CMM members

Local Finance and other teams / managers as needed.

• External:

Relationships with Local authorities, local auditors and advisors in partnership with relevant corporate functions.

OTHER

• List any other key dimensions of the job. 
• Functional Representatives:

Working at Höganäs

We aim to offer a great and meaningful place to work where you can fulfill your potential and ambitions. We welcome all applicants and strive for diversity. We have a clear management philosophy, and just like us you believe that through collaboration and openness we develop as individuals and as a company. We see all employees, regardless of position, as leaders when we approach the challenges that the world - and we - face. Höganäs ambition is to lead the transformation to better meet the needs of tomorrow and become the preferred supplier of sustainable metal powder on a global scale – join us in our journey of sustainable change and towards net-zero climate emissions.

More about Höganäs

Founded in 1797, Höganäs is the world leader in the market for powders, with an annual capacity of 500,000 tonnes. Höganäs’ vision is to drive positive change through material innovation, with the ambition of becoming the globally preferred partner for sustainable powder materials.

The company’s strength lies in its diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences, and Höganäs is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. Höganäs collaborates with customers across multiple industries to develop innovative solutions, including applications in automotive components, electric motors, brazing, surface coating, welding consumables and additive manufacturing. Operating 15 production centers worldwide and employing 2,200 people, Höganäs’ turnover for 2025 was 11,045 MSEK. Höganäs is owned by Lindéngruppen and FAM. www.hoganas.com

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