Strategic Month-End Cluster Accountant

Nomad Foods; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus structure

Career progression across Nomad Foods

Job summary

Nomad Foods is seeking a Cluster Management Accountant – Southern Europe for the Hammersmith hybrid office. You will lead month-end close, develop KPI analytics, and partner with market finance and senior management to drive performance.

This role reports to the Cluster Senior Controller and supervises SU accountants and analysts. The ideal candidate is an experienced, fully qualified management accountant with strong forecasting, reporting skills, and a proactive mindset.

Qualifications

• Experienced and fully qualified management accountant in reporting and forecasting.
• Fluent in Italian (written and spoken) is highly desirable.
• Track record of driving continuous improvement of entity accounting, close and reporting systems and processes.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to influence stakeholders.
• Impactful report writing and presentation skills.
• Computer skills including proficiency with MS Excel and data tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly close of management accounts (P&L and BS) and prepare monthly data reporting packages with KPI analysis.
• Provide commentary and identify KPI trends during Month End from multiple data sources.
• Develop and present variance analyses and actionable recommendations to leadership and finance partners.
• Prepare quarterly performance analytics and reports.
• Present results to Team Lead/Business alongside the Senior Controller.

Skills

Italian fluency

Qualified accountant

Continuous improvement

Communication skills

Reporting & presentation

Computer skills

Education

CIMA / ACCA / ACA

Job description

Nomad Foods is seeking a Cluster Management Accountant – Southern Europe for the Hammersmith hybrid office. You will lead month-end close, develop KPI analytics, and partner with market finance and senior management to drive performance.

This role reports to the Cluster Senior Controller and supervises SU accountants and analysts. The ideal candidate is an experienced, fully qualified management accountant with strong forecasting, reporting skills, and a proactive mindset.