Financial Controller (Spanish speaking)

Nomad Foods; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food company in Greater London is searching for a Financial Controller on a 3-month contract. The role demands a qualified accountant fluent in Spanish, with experience in managing teams and improving accounting processes. You will be responsible for ensuring compliance with financial reporting and controls, working collaboratively within a diverse finance team. The company offers a purpose-driven career, promoting internal growth and team culture, and values flexibility.

Benefits

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team culture

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with relevant certifications.
• Fluent in Spanish and able to communicate effectively.
• Experience managing 3rd party accounting providers.
• Proven track record in improving accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Accurate and timely submission of indirect reporting like VAT.
• Preparation of local statutory accounts with service providers.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls.

Skills

Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)

Fluent Spanish

Experience in managing a team

Advanced Excel skills

Ability to work independently

Job description

Financial Controller

Spanish Speaking

3 month contract

We are seeking a highly motivated, qualified accountant to join our diverse shared finance centre playing a key role in our daily finance operations. You will be working alongside a talented, like-minded team for some of Europe’s largest frozen food brands including Birdseye, Aunt Bessie, Findus and Goodfella pizzas.

About the role

The role will play a key role in providing guidance and experience within the R2R team and the wider SSC and will be important in embedding the new ERP system and best in class finance and accounting processes. The role is responsible for the end-to-end accounting and controls for market legal entities and will ensure critical reporting and control performance is completed correctly and to deadlines.

The candidate will work closely with the Senior Financial Accountant and other senior stakeholders across the business.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for the accurate and timely submission of indirect reporting, including VAT, Intrastat and EC Sales List. The responsibility extends to the processes that record the relevant data in the general ledger.
• Lead in preparation of local statutory accounts for markets working with Outsource Service Providers where required.
• Close the month end reporting cycle accurately and on time.
• Responsible for the end-to-end record to report cycle for the market(s).
• Ensure companies meet all compliance requirements.
• Supporting the Group Finance in the Annual / Monthly accounting cycle.
• Performance of monthly ledger reconciliations and controls. Deliver a true and correct general ledger position by monthly and annual deadlines to ensure the Groups stakeholder reporting requirements are met. This includes responsibility for the related financial processes and controls that ensure this.
• Advanced technical knowledge of IFRS and experience of practical application. Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with the legal entity Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls for the SSC and ensuring they are completed in an accurate and timely fashion.

About you

• Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)
• Spanish Speaking (Fluent)
• Experience in managing 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
• 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

What we can offer you

We’re on an exceptional adventure and can offer a truly purpose led career with flexibility. In addition, you will benefit from the below :

• An ambitious employer with recognized brands and growth potential
• The potential to progress your career across different areas of Birds Eye and Nomad Foods
• A culture where your part of a team, where you feel encouraged to make a difference