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. You'll have a crucial role in creating and protecting the impact we look for in our value chain. With this said, we'd like you to take responsibility for 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 centre.
- Proactively recommend actions to enhance record-to-report processes and improve efficiency.
- Ensure and execute 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.
- We are looking for an experienced individual with a drive for excellence, accountability, and responsibility. Given the nature of the role, a certain level of experience and a solid understanding of your added value are important. We value diversity and seek individuals who appreciate working in diverse teams.
- 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, at least 4 years of professional experience within an audit firm.
- 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 beneficial.
- Proactive approach to continuous improvement and the ability to engage in factual discussions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.