Strategic Finance Controller (IFRS) - Multinational Retail

Walt & Spencer

Brussel Hoofdstad

On-site

EUR 65,000 - 80,000

Full time

5 hours ago

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Job summary

Walt & Spencer, based in Brussels, is seeking a Finance Controller to lead the month-end close across the retail entities, ensure IFRS compliance, and provide management reporting, variance analysis and KPIs for a 100,000+ employee mobility group across Europe.

You will support audits, forecasts and budgeting with regional finance teams, contribute to profitability analysis and turnarounds, and coach the regional finance community while improving processes and data quality across the retail

Qualifications

3 to 10 years of experience in controlling or audit, with strong IFRS knowledge.
Fluent English plus French or Dutch.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the month-end close across the retail entities, with management reporting, variance analysis and KPIs.
Safeguard accuracy and compliance of financial statements under IFRS and local regulations, including lease accounting and intercompany.
Support internal and external audits and follow up on actions to strengthen internal controls.
Contribute to forecasting, budgeting and planning with regional finance teams and FP&A.
Assess business cases and new opportunities, with profitability analysis and clear recommendations for senior management.
Coach the regional finance community and improve processes, systems and data quality across the retail network.