Senior Financial Controller – DACH

• 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 group's 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
• Supervise, lead, motivate and develop country controllers and assistant controllers ensuring delivery of their activities in an accurate and timely manners
• Responsible for inter-company relationships and financing agreements
• Lead on projects to provide analysis and improve the quality and timeliness of group reporting
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and demonstrate leadership within the finance function whilst embracing a culture of continuous improvement
• Building a strong R2R team with multiple reports to support the businesses’ s growth ambitions
• Providing key technical insight and support to the wider finance community
• Ownership of legal entity Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls for the SSC and ensuring they are completed in an accurate and timely fashion
• Overall ownership of the relationship with external and internal auditors for specified market(s)

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with at least 5 years’ PQE
• Experience in leading 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
• Financial and tax reporting experience

• Audit or experience in an accounting function with good knowledge of statutory reporting and controls
• 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

• Excellent risk assessment and prioritisation skills
• Highly analytical and numerate with an attention to detail as well as the ability to see the bigger picture
• Strong communications skills (verbal, written and presentational) and excellent soft skills to influence or challenge senior stakeholders

• German language skills
• SOX knowledge (knowledge from a business with strong focus on controls also acceptable)
• SAP Finance Module

Nomad Foods