The Financial Controller will play a key role in providing guidance and experience within the R2R team and the wider Shared Finance team. The role will be important in embedding the new ERP system and best in class finance and accounting processes. The Financial Controller is responsible for 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 Senior Financial Controller and other senior stakeholders across the business.

Responsible for the accurate and timely submission of indirect reporting, including; VAT, Intrastat and EC Sales List. The responsibility extends to the processes that record the relevant data in the general ledger

• Lead in preparation of local statutory accounts for markets working with Outsource Service Providers where required
• Close the month end reporting cycle accurately and on time
• Responsible for the end-to-end record to report cycle for the market(s)
• Ensure companies meet all compliance requirements

• French speaking
• Experience in managing a team of accountants and managing 3rd party accounting
• 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