Finance Manager - Nordics Portfolio

Pizza Hut (UK); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pizza franchise in London seeks a Finance Manager to oversee accounting for their Sweden and Denmark entities. This hybrid role requires strong management accounting skills, fluency in a Nordic language, and experience with Business Central. You will lead statutory filings, manage tax computations, and collaborate across teams, all within a dynamic and growing environment.

Benefits

Income protection

Pension

Life insurance

Private medical Insurance

Healthcare cash plan

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in management accounting, especially in Nordic markets.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt in a dynamic environment.
• Experience with system migrations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts for Sweden and Denmark.
• Lead annual statutory filings and coordinate local audits.
• Manage intercompany reconciliations and general ledger consolidation.

Skills

Management accounting experience

Fluent in a Nordic language

Strong technical skills with Business Central

Advanced Excel skills

Excellent communication skills

Education

Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Business Central

Excel

Job description

Package Description

Directional Pizza is one of the largest Pizza Hut Franchisee in Europe, operating over 240 locations in the UK, Denmark and Sweden.

Aside from us being one of the largest Pizza Hut franchisee in Europe we are on an exciting path of transformation & Growth and seek like minded people to join our journey...

Finance Manager - Nordics Portfolio

Hybrid working model with London base 3 days a week with 2 days remote. 40 hour week. Salary competitive. We also offer Income protection, Pension, Life insurance and Private medical Insurance & Healthcare cash plan, to name just a few benefits...

Why Join Us?

Work in a collaborative, international finance team, gain exposure to cross border financial operations and audits, ultimately an opportunity to grow and develop your career with a dynamic business on a high growth trajectory

So if this sounds like you please apply today!

Job Introduction

What We're Looking For

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Management Accountant to join our finance team and take ownership of our Sweden and Denmark entities.

Reporting to the European Financial Controller, this role is ideal for someone with solid management accounting experience who thrives in an international environment.

Main Responsibilities

• Pre monthly management accounts (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) for Sweden and Denmark
• Lead annual statutory filings and coordinate local audits
• Oversee tax computations and ensure timely submissions
• Manage intercompany reconciliations and general ledger consolidation
• Handle accruals, prepayments, salaries, bonuses, commissions, and discounts
• Oversee payroll, mileage reconciliations, and related deductions
• Manage accounts payable: invoice coding/processing, approvals, weekly payment runs, and intercompany transfers
• Deliver weekly cash flow forecasts, bank reconciliations, and balance sheet reviews
• File VAT returns and Intrastat declarations
• Work to tight reporting timescales

The Ideal Candidate

• Qualified or Part-Qualified Accountant (ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
• 3+ years' experience in management accounting (Nordic market exposure essential)
• Strong technical skills with Business Central (BC) and advanced Excel (pivot tables, XLOOKUP, SUMIFS)
• Fluent in a Nordic language as well as English (Swedish or Danish preferred)
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financials to non-finance stakeholders
• Strong attention to detail, adaptability, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• System migration experience preferred