We are looking for an experienced and hands-on Senior Financial Analyst to support the Finance Controller in managing financial operations, reporting, audits, and compliance activities across multiple European and international jurisdictions.
The ideal candidate will have strong practical experience in financial analysis, financial statement preparation, statutory reporting, and external/internal audit coordination within multinational environments. The role requires excellent analytical capabilities, attention to detail, and the ability to work across different accounting standards and regulatory frameworks.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Finance Controller in overseeing daily finance and controlling activities across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
- Prepare annual financial statements in compliance with local GAAP requirements.
- Coordinate and actively participate in external and internal financial audits across different countries and legal entities.
- Ensure timely completion of statutory reporting and regulatory filings in various European jurisdictions.
- Perform detailed financial analysis, variance analysis, and profitability assessments.
- Assist in group consolidation and intercompany reconciliations.
- Be an internal part of budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
- Monitor compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and financial procedures.
- Collaborate with tax advisors, auditors, and finance teams to ensure compliance with local regulations.
- Support cash flow management, treasury reporting, and working capital optimization.
- Prepare management reports and KPI dashboards for senior leadership.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and reporting efficiency.
- Assist with finance transformation and system enhancements where applicable.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline.
- Professional certification, such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent, preferred.
- Over 5 years of hands-on experience in financial analysis, controlling, accounting, or audit within multinational companies.
- Proven experience in preparing financial statements across different jurisdictions and accounting frameworks.
- Strong experience managing and supporting external and internal audits.
- Solid understanding of accounting standards.
- Experience working with multi-entity and multi-currency environments.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Experience in SAP is a must.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Fluent English required
Preferred Skills
- Hands-on approach with the ability to work operationally and strategically.
- Experience in international group reporting.
- Familiarity with Power BI and/or financial reporting tools.
- Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict reporting deadlines.
Reporting Line
- Reports directly to the Finance Controller.
- Works closely with regional finance teams, auditors, tax advisors, and operational departments.
Key Competencies
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Audit coordination
- Statutory compliance
- Business partnering
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving and decision-making
- Process improvement mindset
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline.
- Professional certification, such as ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent.
- Over 5 years of hands-on experience in financial analysis, controlling, accounting, or audit within multinational companies.
- Proven experience in preparing financial statements across different jurisdictions and accounting frameworks.
- Strong experience managing and supporting external and internal audits.
- Solid understanding of accounting standards.
- Experience working with multi-entity and multi-currency environments.
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Experience in SAP is a must.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Fluent English required.
What We Do
Vinmar International is a global marketing, distribution and project development company that brings value to the world's leading producers and users of plastics and chemicals through tailored business solutions. With more than 40 years of success, Vinmar has experienced and knowledgeable sales and logistics professionals in over 50 offices servicing more than 100 countries and territories.
