Senior EMEA Finance & Operations Manager – SSC
Apply for the Senior EMEA Finance & Operations Manager – SSC role at MathWorks.
MathWorks has a hybrid work model that enables staff to split their time between office and home, providing the advantage of in-person collaboration and flexible at-home life optimizations. Learn More: https://www.mathworks.com/company/jobs/resources/applying-and-interviewing.html#onboarding.
MathWorks nurtures growth, appreciates diversity, encourages initiative, values teamwork, shares success, and rewards excellence.
Responsibilities
* Strategic Business Partnership
o Collaborate with Sales and operational leadership to define and deliver KPIs that drive SSC productivity, contribution, and strategic performance.
o Serve as SSC’s primary Finance and Operations business partner, providing visibility and analysis on resource investments and operational effectiveness.
o Champion continuous improvement initiatives focused on standardization, scalability, and best practice adoption using structured problem‑solving tools (e.g., root cause analysis, stakeholder charters, cross‑functional workshops).
o Gather feedback from EMEA management on SSC performance and coordinate with relevant teams to implement effective countermeasures.
* Operational Excellence & Team Development
o Manage core Finance operations including statutory reporting, local tax compliance, cash management, payroll, invoicing/order management, and facilities.
o Evolve channel partners/distributors, recommend programs to drive growth objectives, and create key metrics measuring market effectiveness.
o Build, coach, and scale a high‑performing team, fostering skill development and career growth with a regional (EMEA) perspective.
o Ensure data integrity, regulatory compliance, and risk mitigation across multi‑entities.
* Collaboration & Communication
o Foster strong, cross‑functional relationships across EMEA, acting as a connector between sales management, controllers, and corporate headquarters.
o Drive a customer‑centric, transparent approach, providing regular updates and visibility to regional and global stakeholders.
Qualifications
* Experience in business partnerships, particularly with Sales Operations and Finance management.
* Proven track record leading business transformation, cross‑functional change initiatives, and scaling business operations.
* Expertise in process improvement, KPI creation and adoption, and driving adoption of best‑in‑class measurement frameworks.
* University degree in finance or related field; ACA/ACCA and/or advanced degree preferred.
* Fluent English required; additional languages such as German, French, Spanish, or Italian are a plus.
* A bachelor's degree and 15 years of professional work experience (or equivalent) is required; 5 years of management experience is required.
Location
Galway, County Galway, Ireland
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