Senior Financial Controller

Nomad Foods; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomad Foods in London is seeking a Senior Financial Controller to lead the end-to-end record-to-report for our market(s) within the shared finance centre. You will work closely with Cluster FDs and senior stakeholders to ensure accurate accounting and timely reporting for a €1Bn portfolio, including Birds Eye, Aunt Bessie, Findus and Goodfella pizzas.

The role demands strong IFRS expertise, SOX controls, and the ability to manage a large accounting team and third-party providers while driving

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Experience leading a large accounting team and managing 3rd party providers.
• Strong IFRS knowledge and ability to apply in a business context.
• Proven track record in improving close and reporting processes.
• Experience with statutory reporting and internal controls.
• FMCG sector experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead statutory & management accounting and reporting for market(s).
• Oversee end-to-end record-to-report cycle and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure compliance with monthly, quarterly and annual reporting deadlines.
• Manage relationships with external auditors and SOX controls.
• Develop policies and strengthen internal controls; supervise CAs/Controllers.
• Collaborate with Cluster FDs and senior stakeholders.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

IFRS knowledge

SOX knowledge

Audit coordination

Process improvement

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Tools

SAP Hana Finance

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated, Senior Financial Controller 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 leadership within the R2R team and the wider SFC and will support the ambitious growth trajectory for the business. The role is accountable for the end-to-end accounting and controls for market legal & management entities and will ensure critical reporting and control performance is completed correctly and to deadlines

The candidate will work closely with the Cluster FD’s, Plant Business Partners, Head of Financial Accounting and other senior stakeholders across the business as a key member of the SFC Finance leadership team, providing technical insight, controls, accounting support and leadership.

Key Accountabilities

• Be the Controller & main point contact for Cluster FD with complete understanding of the key financial reports BS, PnL & CF statements for a €1Bn Cluster in the Nomad portfolio
• Lead the Statutory & Management accounting and reporting process across market(s)
• Advanced technical knowledge of IFRS and practical application
• Manage stakeholder relationships across finance and the business
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• 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.
• Working with Outsource Service Providers, ensure accurate, timely reporting for local statutory accounts, Corporation Tax and VAT returns for their respective entities
• Responsible for the end-to-end record to reporting cycles for their Cluster/sEnsure accurate and complete financial reporting, especially Balance Sheet, including entity level controls and balance sheet reconciliations
• Working closely with the group's auditors to ensure a smooth audit process, owning the process for the Cluster
• 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 Financial 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 within the Shared Finance Centre to provide operational / systematic / process change and efficiencies
• 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’ growth ambitions
• Providing key technical insight and support to the wider finance community
• Overall ownership of the relationship with external and internal auditors for specified market(s)

About you

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with at least 5 years’ PQE
• Experience in leading a relatively large 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
• 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
• FMCG experience
• SOX knowledge (knowledge from a business with strong focus on controls also acceptable)
• SAP Hana Finance Module experience

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