Senior Financial Controller – R2R, IFRS & SOX

Nomad Foods Inc; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nomad Foods in Greater London is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join the Shared Finance Centre. You will own end-to-end accounting and controls for market legal entities, ensuring timely reporting and compliance.

You will work with the Senior Financial Accountant and stakeholders to lead month-end close, VAT/Intrastat/EC Sales List submissions, and support the annual accounting cycle across markets.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (CIMA/ACCA/ACA) is required.
• Fluent in French.
• Experience 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.
• Hands-on approach but also able to delegate and supervise others.
• Proficient with Excel and Outlook at an advanced level.
• Ability to work in a changing environment and communicate across the organisation.
• SOX knowledge desirable.

Responsibilities

• Submit indirect reporting such as VAT, Intrastat and EC Sales List; record data in the general ledger.
• Lead in preparation of local statutory accounts with outsources as required.
• Close the month end reporting cycle accurately and on time.
• End-to-end record to report for the market(s).
• Ensure companies meet all compliance requirements.
• Support Group Finance in the annual/monthly accounting cycle.
• Perform monthly ledger reconciliations and controls for timely group reporting.
• Maintain IFRS knowledge and ensure SOX controls are met.
• Manage internal/external auditor information requests and relationships.
• Supervise and develop assistant controllers to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Provide financial information to support corporation tax return.
• Lead projects to improve group reporting quality and timeliness.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and lead changes.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Fluent in French

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

Hands-on with delegation

IFRS knowledge

SOX controls

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Multi-currency experience

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)

Tools

Excel

Outlook

ERP systems

Job description

Nomad Foods in Greater London is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join the Shared Finance Centre. You will own end-to-end accounting and controls for market legal entities, ensuring timely reporting and compliance.

You will work with the Senior Financial Accountant and stakeholders to lead month-end close, VAT/Intrastat/EC Sales List submissions, and support the annual accounting cycle across markets.