Financial Controller (f/m/d) CNE & JS

Job Description

We have a great opportunity available for a Financial Controller (f/m/d) to make a difference at Kraft Heinz in Düsseldorf – Germany. As a member of the Finance team you will have a broad range of responsibilities controlling all aspects of corporate accounting and accounting operations, financial reporting, internal control and business partnering activities for Central Northern Europe (CNE) which covers Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the Nordic countries operations for the Kraft Heinz Group. This position will be directly reporting to the Europe Financial Controller.

Your Responsibilities

• Personnel direct responsibility for a team of 3 while also indirectly managing shared service team in India
• Covering legal entities in Germany (2), Sweden and Norway
• Lead the financial close process, ensuring timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual closes, and drive resolution of issues
• Collaborate with Commercial Finance and Supply Chain Finance teams to understand reporting requirements and provide financial insights that drive business growth
• Analyse and report on P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow, and develop strategies to achieve regional goals and objectives
• Oversee accounting operations, including procure-to-pay, order-to-cash, and record-to-report processes, ensuring simplicity and efficiency
• Facilitate risk assessment and mitigation, and drive Balance Sheet reviews to ensure integrity and transparency
• Ensure compliance with internal and external regulations, and collaborate with auditing firms and tax function to implement quick and effective solutions
• Implement and maintain internal controls, and drive process improvements that simplify and streamline operations

Your Qualifications

• 8+ years of commercial and financial management experience in Big 4 and/or FMCG
• Qualified accountant with solid knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, Tax principles, and Internal Controls
• Strong ERP and BI tools experience
• University degree and manufacturing industry experience (FMCG preferred)
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior key regional stakeholders
• Very good written and spoken German and English skills

Professional Attributes

• Analytical: We are a very data-driven company, so being able to translate complex data into simple solutions while taking an analytical approach is key.
• Commercial acumen: You are always looking for ways to grow your business while exceeding your goals.
• Results-oriented: You focus not only on your own results, but always act in the best interest of the company.
• Communication skills: Due to your excellent communication skills, you are able to deal with a wide variety of partners.
• Ability to simplify: We like to keep it simple and implement quickly. Your ability to turn complex challenges into simple solutions is highly valued.

What We Offer

• A fast-track career that just a few other companies can offer
• A competitive salary and excellent bonus structure (above market average)
• Flexible working hours in a hybrid working model
• Attractive social benefits & employee benefits (e.g. company pension scheme, capital-forming benefits, corporate benefits and much more)

Location(s)

Düsseldorf

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.