Recruiting for an EMEA Controller for a Global Multi £BN turnover PLC looking for an exceptional Controller to join their market leading finance leadership team.
As a household multinational brand, you will be joining an established Global finance function with a clear route to divisional CFO.
You will need to have a strong technical background/exposure from a large matrix international organisation.
JOB PURPOSE:
Reporting directly to Global VP, the EMEA Controller is a key member of the FLT who will take responsibility for Board Reporting, Balance Sheet control, Financial Reporting/consolidations, Statutory Accounts and ability to be business facing with international projects.
Key Internal Contacts:
CEO / CFO / Board Members / Business Unit CFOs / Regional Country Directors
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Lead, manage and mentor an EMEA finance function (c30 h/c) across accounting, controls and reporting for a £3BN remit.
* Oversee and manage the production of accurate and timely monthly Management Accounts and Interim (half-year) and annual corporate statutory group reporting in line with IFRS.
* Oversee the preparation of group consolidated financial statements and all associated disclosure (under US GAAP and IFRS).
* Manage and monitor Head Office operating costs and controls alongside the monthly management reporting of these.
* Oversee the implementation of Group Finance Policies and Financial Control structure.
* Management of annual statutory audits to agreed schedules for interim and year-end audit processes.
* Oversight of the EMEA Tax team.
* Responsible for the consolidation of ESG-metrics reporting for the Group in collaboration with relevant Business Units.
* Drive innovation and continuous improvement in the standardisation of reporting and operational efficiencies.
Management Accounting:
* Oversee and manage Group Financial Reporting Manager and Senior Group Accountant who perform detailed reporting for monthly Board Reporting.
* Responsible for managing the Group’s consolidation system.
Risk and Insurance:
* Responsible for sourcing and managing insurance for key Group policies.
* Consolidation of Information Security risk reporting to the Board.
* Drive the implementation and maintenance of a strong internal control environment with responsibility for financial compliance and policy adherence.
Candidate Background:
* Qualified accountant with substantial PQE.
* Ideally have a background in one of the “big 4” audit firms or top ten background.
* Demonstrable experience in a similar role within a large multinational with lots of different entity accounting policies.
* Influential and credible with the ability to build strong relationships with senior stakeholders at an international level.
* Strong IFRS technical knowledge, US GAAP and SOX would be highly desirable (but not essential).
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal with the ability to present technical information to non-technical / senior audiences.
* Proven ability to work as a member of multi-functional teams.
What’s on offer?
* £120,000- £130,000, car, bonus and RSUs.
* Opportunity to progress within a market leading international brand.
* Working for a business passionate about its staff and their wellbeing.
* Hybrid working policy (2 days in office).
Reach out to me (rob.patterson@jss-finance.com) or apply below.
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance
Industries
Retail, Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, and Consumer Services
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