Senior Retail Financial Accountant

New Balance; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Bonus Opportunity

Discount on the health insurance

Flexible Working Hours

Pension Scheme

25 days Annual Leave

Travel allowance

Employee Discount

Home working equipment

Pension Scheme

25 days Annual Leave per year

Travel allowance up to €300 monthly

Sports Subscription Services

Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit

Job summary

A global athletic apparel company is seeking a Retail Financial Accountant in Amsterdam, Netherlands. This role focuses on enhancing retail-related accounting processes and supports statutory reporting across European entities. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and relevant post-qualified experience. Benefits include a discretionary bonus, flexible working hours, and an on-site gym, reflecting our commitment to employee wellness and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Relevant years of experience post qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with an audit background.
• Experience in operational improvement projects and automation.
• Great teammate with strong presentation skills.
• Strong communication skills and able to develop and maintain strong relationships with colleagues.
• Organised, structured, able to manage priorities and work to tight deadlines.
• High degree of accuracy and eye for detail.
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint and presentation skills.
• Experience with Microsoft D365 and Oracle desirable, but not essential.
• Experience in operational improvement projects and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project to enhance accounting processes across multiple European entities.
• Support the close process, including month-end accounting and variance analysis.
• Provide insights through month-end variance analysis and reporting.
• Support the close process across several European entities, including month end accounting and variance analysis.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations, supporting documentation and variance analysis.
• Support year end audits and financial statement preparation and submissions.
• Assist with adhoc compliance requests related to statutory and government reporting requirements.
• Provide insights through month end variance analysis and reporting.
• Support a guideline environment, working closely alongside the Shared Service Centre to standardise processes and focus on continuous improvement.
• Assist the EMEA Management, Commercial and Financial Information Systems team as necessary on ad hoc requirements and new projects.
• Assist and support transition to the new ERP system.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organised and structured

Strong Excel skills

Pro-active attitude

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft D365

Oracle

Job description

Who We Are: Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

Job Mission

The Retail Financial Accountant will be responsible for supporting retail financial reporting and compliance across several European entities. This role places a strong emphasis on reviewing, improving, and standardising key accounting processes in collaboration with our Shared Service Centre and Retail Operations teams. The role involves ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data, alongside maintaining internal controls that support both commercial initiatives and regulatory compliance.

Major Accountabilities

Accounting Improvement In Execution

• Lead a project to enhance key retail-related accounting processes across multiple European entities.
• Collaborate with the Shared Service Centre alongside Retail Operations departments to drive successful adoption and integration of improved processes.
• Build and maintain comprehensive internal procedure documentation to support consistent implementation and operational efficiency.

Financial Accounting and Statutory Reporting

• Support the close process across several European entities, including month end accounting and variance analysis.
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliations, supporting documentation and variance analysis.
• Support year end audits and financial statement preparation and submissions.
• Assist with adhoc compliance requests related to statutory and government reporting requirements.

Operational and Finance Support

• Provide insights through month end variance analysis and reporting.
• Support a guideline environment, working closely alongside the Shared Service Centre to standardise processes and focus on continuous improvement.
• Assist the EMEA Management, Commercial and Financial Information Systems team as necessary on ad hoc requirements and new projects.
• Assist and support transition to the new ERP system.

Requirements for Success

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Accounting or Finance.
• Relevant years of experience post qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with an audit background.
• Motivated with a pro‑active attitude focused on continual improvement of processes and reporting.
• Strong communication skills and able to develop and maintain strong relationships with colleagues.
• Organised, structured, able to manage priorities and work to tight deadlines.
• High degree of accuracy and eye for detail.
• Strong Excel, PowerPoint and presentation skills.
• Experience with Microsoft D365 and Oracle desirable, but not essential.
• Experience in operational improvement projects and automation.
• Great teammate.

Benefits

• Discretionary Bonus Opportunity
• Discount on the health insurance
• 8% holiday allowance
• Flexible Working Hours
• Pension Scheme
• 25 days Annual Leave per year
• Up to €300 travel allowance each month
• Hybrid working
• On‑Site Gym
• Employee Discount
• Work from home allowance
• Home working equipment
• Sports Subscription Services
• Opportunity to work from anywhere for up to four weeks per year
• Wellbeing and Mental Health Benefit (24/7 Employment Assistance Program & Support)

Equal Opportunity Employer

New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment. We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.
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