Senior Financial Controller
German Speaking
We are seeking a highly motivated, qualified accountant to join our diverse shared finance centre playing a key role in our daily finance operations. You will be working alongside a talented, like-minded team for some of Europe’s largest frozen food brands including Birdseye, Aunt Bessie, Findus and Goodfella pizzas.
About the role:
The role will play a key role in providing leadership within the R2R team and the wider SFC and will support the ambitious growth trajectory for the business. The role is accountable for the end-to-end accounting and controls for market legal entities and will ensure critical reporting and control performance is completed correctly and to deadlines
The candidate will work closely with the Head of Financial Accounting and other senior stakeholders across the business as a key member of the SFC Finance leadership team providing technical insight, support and leadership.
Key Accountabilities
* Lead the Statutory accounting and reporting process across market(s)
* Ownership of the end-to-end record to report cycle for the market(s)
* Ensure compliance with monthly, quarterly and annual reporting deliverables and controls are completed for all legal entities in the region
* Ownership of local tax submission deadlines for VAT, withholding and corporation tax, working in conjunction with 3rd party tax specialist
* Responsible for preparation of monthly balance sheet, working capital and cash flow forecasts and ownership of entity level controls and balance sheet reconciliations
* Accurate and timely preparation of statutory filings and supporting commentary for all legal entities, preparing statutory accounts and presenting these to the Directors for approval and signing
* Advanced technical knowledge of IFRS and experience of practical application Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
* Working closely with the groups auditors to ensure a smooth audit process
* Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls
* Accountability for internal governance and SOX controls, ensuring key controls are evidenced and operating effectively
About you
* Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)
* Fluent in German
* Experience in managing a team of accountants and managing 3rd party accounting providers
* Track record of driving continuous improvement of entity accounting, close and reporting related systems and processes
* Ability to have a hands-on approach but also have experience to delegate as required and supervise the work of others
* Computer skills including the ability to operate
* computerized accounting, spreadsheet (Excel), and email (Outlook) at an advanced level
* Ability to work in a changing environment, proactively responding to changing requirements
* Ability to work with the team and independently, self- starter with ability to bring other, non-financial, teams along a journey
What we can offer you:
We’re on an exceptional adventure and can offer a truly purpose led career with flexibility. In addition, you will benefit from the below:
· An ambitious employer with recognized brands and growth potential
· The potential to progress your career across different areas of Birds Eye and Nomad Foods
· A culture where your part of a team, where you feel encouraged to make a difference
· A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure and Car Allowance