Lead Financial Excellence: Join us as a Senior Financial Accountant to Shape the Future of Our Global Operations
Location: Bengaluru, India
Hybrid
Mode of employment: Contract (6 months)
About the position
As a Senior Financial Accountant you will be responsible for the financial control activities in two factories in Germany and drive process improvements for the business.
- Take responsibility for the Balance Sheet and P&L reporting for the entities
- Liaise with (senior) stakeholders like supply chain, treasury, tax and group finance
- Own the month end close process
- Local tax and statutory compliance and reporting
- Regular cash flow forecasting for the group
- R2R improvement projects
You get the opportunity to develop the financial control organization and make your own mark on the business. As a business partner, you liaise with internal stakeholders from local and global (finance) teams on the financial control activities (supply chain, treasury, tax and group finance).
The (Senior) Financial Accountant will be reporting into the Regional Financial Controller for Western Europe.
So, what does it take to be successful in this role?
You will receive a lot of responsibility; therefore we ask that you bring +10 years of relevant experience in financial controlling and/or plant controlling and a master’s degree in finance or accountancy.
You are familiar with IFRS and HGB reporting. A professional qualification (e.g. Certified Accountant) is desirable. Work experience in SAP (S4) and German language is a big plus.
You work delivery-focused with a high degree of ownership and a positive, growth mindset. You build relationships and communicate cross-functionally, with internal and external stakeholders.
What’s next
If this position sounds interesting, please hit the apply button now! The deadline to apply is the 16 September 2024. The first interview will take place on the 17 September 2024, the 2nd Interview will be on the 19 or 20 September 2024 and the final interview will be 3 days after.
We understand your resume might not be up to date and recommend that you apply with what you have or your LinkedIn Profile. Upfield is dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workplace, we understand that you might not meet all the requirements stated in the description, but we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this role or other roles.
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The driving force behind our success as a global leader in plant-based foods are the 4,800 Upfielders who every day live our purpose and are engaged in our mission, delivering through our values of Performance, Care and Passion. Results Matter. Upfielders. Always Day 1 mindset. Always one step ahead, driven by data, with a finger on the pulse – our customers and consumers are at the heart. We identify the sweet spot; we relish challenge; We own it. We're agile decision-makers, with the courage to pivot we fail fast and learn faster. Kindness wins. With a long-term focus on building a sustainable future, Upfielders show the 'Courage to Care' for each other, our communities, and future generations. We believe in doing the right thing and 'Come As You Are' is not just a saying; it's an invitation to be authentic and bring your whole, true self to work. Difference brings angles and ideas to the party – we want you to be you. Passion fuels our Future of Food journey. Full of energy and possibility, Upfielders constantly raise the bar, driving Upfield and one another forwards. We're a team of food lovers and enthusiasts – our sum is truly greater than our parts, and we absolutely love what we do.
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