Financial Controller

The Financial Controller position sits in the JDE Financial Controlling team of the International Headquarters (IHQ) of JDE Peet's. The JDE Financial Controlling team supports the head office departments in improving their performance and ensures the financial reporting is in compliance with company values and legal requirements.As a Financial Controller, you will be asked to drive performance improvement and at the same time be a master in execution. For this, we don't just need you to be a knowledgeable professional but also strongly rely on your interpersonal skills as well as your drive for success. Know that you'll have a crucial role in creating and protecting the impact we look for in our value chain. With this said, we like you to take responsibility over the following tasks:Timely and accurate monthly financial reporting of the head office departments and multiple legal entities in alignment with JDE policies and IFRS standards.Review balance sheet positions for accuracy, aging, and completeness on a regular basis and manage hygiene of the trial balance in cooperation with the global transactional services center.Proactively recommend actions to enhance record-to-report processes and improve efficiency.Ensure and executed central cost allocation across multiple worldwide group entities.Translate complex treasury, tax, and restructuring transactions into accurate journals in compliance with IFRS.Support the IHQ business control team in their role as co-pilot of the business by analyzing balance sheet positions, providing financial reporting guidance, and supporting project reporting.Collaborate with the Global Accounting & Reporting, Tax, and Treasury teams to ensure accurate financial reporting. Provide analyses and documentation for audit purposes, and offer support for anticipated restructuring actions.Complete annual financial statements for multiple legal entities and provide analyses and documentation to file various corporate income tax returns.Provide support on transfer pricing matters and intellectual property fees.Serve as a senior team member, leading various improvement initiatives by leveraging your expertise in IFRS and a strong understanding of accounting best practices.QualificationsWe are looking for an experienced individual with a drive for excellence. Someone who holds themselves accountable and doesn't shy away from responsibility. Given the nature of the role, we feel it's important for you to have a certain level of experience as well as a solid understanding of your own added value. We thrive in diverse teams and look for people who appreciate that as much as we do. We can give you a list of "must-haves"; however, that's not how we view your candidacy. We do, of course, take into consideration how much experience you have with financial control, but ultimately, we look at the bigger picture. But to give you a bit of guidance as to what we feel is needed in this role, we'll share our "nice-to-have" list with you:Master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or Controlling.Minimum of 8-10 years of relevant working experience, preferably in a complex international organization.Ideally, you should have spent at least 4 years in a professional capacity within an audit firm.Must be well-versed in IFRS standards and statutory reporting.Thorough understanding of tax reporting is a plus.Hands-on experience with SAP and SAP add-on software applications is a benefit.The successful candidate will have a proactive approach to continuous improvement and the ability to engage in factual discussions.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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