We are seeking a Finance professional to step into the role of Controller to take responsibility of the Accounting, Consolidation and Financial Reporting functions for the company’s Luxembourg real estate funds. 

Working in a rapidly growing business, this is a unique opportunity to join a driven and high-achieving team.

This is a pivotal role with an extensive opportunity to learn and develop your skillset, as well as gain exposure to strategic leadership.

If you are looking to take the step into Controlling and begin your career in industry after working in Accounting firms, this role will be of interest.

This position will suit someone who is proactive, driven and systematic, with a strong technical mindset.

This role supports hybrid working (two days in the office, three days home working).

The main duties of the Controller are:

• Prepare financial statements (income statements, balance sheets and other accounting statements)
• Prepare and coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting
• Prepare and coordinate quarterly covenant management
• Create and complete financial and management reports for clients/investors and others interested
• Prepare financial input for quarterly board meetings and attend as requested

The skills required for the Controller role:

• Hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree in Finance/Economics/Accountancy
• Experience with preparation of periodic and annual financial reports and annual audit processes
• Practical experience with consolidation and tax returns, VAT, and income tax (preferably Luxembourg VAT and CIT/MBT/NWT)
• Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations, such as IFRS and Lux GAAP
• Knowledge of external reporting and a fresh, modern approach to information disclosure
• Proficient with Excel

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

Work for a global hospitality leader as a Financial Controller in the Accounting department, supporting a quality service to the stakeholders.

This role offers you the opportunity to immerse yourself within the Accounting department, servicing multiple stakeholders across this well-respected international business.

Responsibilities of the Financial Controller

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:?€? 

• Prepare and enter monthly journals in Accounting system
• Analyze Accounting entries/records to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to reporting, procedural standards and Accounting principle
• Prepare VAT returns and assist manager on group tax matters
• Prepare payments in banking system, budget and forecasting (including cashflow forecasts), and internal financial reports  
• Assist with the preparation of local financial statements for the managed entities
• Prepare/update IFRS reporting packages
• Manage periodic reconciliation of intercompany balance
• Prepare and participate in month-end and year-end close process
• Support in external audit activities

Experience required

• Master’s degree in Accountancy/Finance or relevant area
• 4-5 years’ relevant work experience in a holding, financing company or audit firm within a multi-company organization – experience with finance holding companies or financing entities is an advance
• Knowledge with reporting in IFRS and local GAAP standards
• Proactive person with a strong drive for continuous improvement and practical attitude
• Accurate, with good analytical skills
• IT literate in all MS Office programmes with fluency in Excel
• Fluent in English (both verbally and in writing) with a good understanding of Dutch

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

We are thrilled to represent our client, a forward-thinking company with a passion for innovation, in its search for a Financial Controller.

We’re seeking a Financial Controller with a continuous improvement mindset to join the team and act as a business partner in driving key decisions. 

The business is looking for an individual contributor, but - for the right candidate - there is also potential to take line management responsibility for one of the Production Controllers.

Financial Controller, Schaffhausen, Switzerland

Reporting directly to the Head of Controlling for the Business Unit, and with a dotted line to the Division Director, you will be responsible for the monthly and annual closing process for the BU, and the development and reporting of financial performance and operational performance KPIs.

In addition, you will lead the inventory and accounts payable management, support continuous improvement activities, and ensure compliance with global standards and directives. 

To be successful in this role, you will have a bachelor's or master's degree in Business Administration, Finance, or equivalent, with at least three to five years’ experience within a manufacturing operations environment.

You should also have experience in working on Operational Excellence activities, as well as proficiency in all MS Office tools and SAP.

Engineering and Operations-minded, you should be a quick-minded, critical thinker, and reliable team player with fluent German and English language skills.  Additional language skills in Italian would be advantageous.

If you are a dynamic and results-driven Financial Controller seeking an exciting opportunity to work with a reputable company that values continuous improvement and sustainable solutions, we encourage you to apply for this position today.

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation. 

My client, a global manufacturing business in the life sciences sector, is looking for a talented individual to join its Corporate Controlling team as Group Controlling Policies and Process.

This is a critical role that will help ensure transparent, reliable, and accurate internal management reporting across all divisions. 

You will work closely with various teams across all divisions to translate global business requirements into standardised policies, and drive simplification in the area of overheads and product costing.

In this role, you will be an individual contributor, but will be required to build teams and resources for projects, so influencing skills will be a key asset. 

The company is in a strong growth phase, so you will have a high level of visibility, and strong potential for future progression and development.

To be successful in this Group Controlling Policies and Process role, you will have:

• Extensive working experience in Operational Controlling - experience in a manufacturing environment would be essential, life sciences would be desirable
• Minimum degree level education in Finance or related subject - a master’s level degree or further professional Accounting qualifications would be desirable
• Both operational experience in Production Controlling and/or Group Controlling, as well as prior experience developing policies, processes, and best practice in this area
• Strong business partnering and advisory skills, plus the ability to present complex problems to senior management in a clear and concise manner
• Prior experience working in SAP is essential
• Project management skills

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation. 

For one of our growing, progressive, multi-national clients, we are seeking a Senior Internal Auditor to join a newly reorganised department.

This role will report to the Head of Internal Audit.

This position offers unparalleled access to both corporate and business senior stakeholders.

There will be insight into business activities, which will lead to accelerated personal development.

The main duties of the Senior Internal Auditor are:

• Building strong working relationships
• Fieldwork - assure all work is completed to a high standard, identifying findings, participating in closing meetings with management, and preparation of draft reports in line with agreed timescales
• Planning - delivery of the global internal audit plan, which will include financial, operational programme assurance and internal control audit reviews
• Monitoring and measuring responses of the auditees to recommendations and conducting follow-up audits as necessary to evaluate management interventions
• Ad-hoc special assignments (e.g. compliance reviews, fraud investigations)

In order to succeed as a Senior Internal Auditor, you will need the following qualities:

• The ability to travel 50% of the time when possible (mostly Europe)
• Up-to-date knowledge of audit standards and procedures, rules, regulations, and laws
• Foundational experience in either an Internal Audit function, or the Audit team of a public accounting firm (preferred)
• Demonstrable experience of risk-based audits in the private sector
• Excellent analytical skills, with high attention to detail and accuracy
• Master’s degree, preferably in Finance
• Fluent in English, preferably with another European language

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation

Our fast-growing client – an international financial services consultancy based in Geneva - has an exciting opportunity for a Treasury Consultant to join its team.

They work with leading multi-national corporations, as well as new and growing businesses, providing excellent service, innovative solutions, and thought leadership.

This is an excellent springboard into the world of corporate Finance and engagement with senior stakeholders at multi-national organisations.

Responsibilities of the Treasury Consultant:

• Advise international companies on key Treasury, risk management, and cash management activities
• Lead complex, transformational initiatives at global companies
• Improve the added value, efficiency, control, and regulatory compliance of clients' Treasury functions and supporting technology
• Provide expert guidance and practical advice on Treasury activities, including risk management, cash management, and financial processes
• Support clients in selecting and implementing Treasury Management Systems (TMS) and other Treasury technology
• Work in a diverse and international environment covering multiple service areas and industries

Experience required for the Treasury Consultant role:

• Hold a university degree in Finance, Accounting or Economics
• Relevant experience in a Treasury environment, such as a Treasury department or Finance function, with focus on special projects/project management, Big 4 service provider, Treasury technology provider or a cash management bank
• Have project management, project coordination and project risk management skills
• Demonstrate strong leadership skills, including people management and development
• Comfortable working in a dynamic and complex environment as part of a broader team to deliver complex initiatives
• Possess an advisory and team-oriented mindset, take responsibility for projects, and foster innovative solutions
• Speak fluent English - any other language is a plus

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

EMEA Recruitment is working with our global hospitality client in its search for a Finance Manager.

You will be responsible for the holding of about 50 companies located in around seven different countries.

The role consists of supervising the administration, Finance and Tax aspects of entities in Netherlands (holdings), and to assist with specific group needs.

This position would supervise the Amsterdam team (two members) and report to the company’s directors based in KH Europe office (located in Paris) and KH Doha head office.

Duties of the Finance Manager:

• Collecting, interpreting and reviewing financial information, reporting to management and stakeholders
• Producing financial reports related to budgets, account payables, account receivables, expenses, etc.
• Cashflow management
• Reviewing, monitoring and managing budgets
• Assisting the group on all kind of audit matters (external/internal)
• Stay up to date with technological advances and accounting software to be used for financial purposes
• Establish and maintain financial policies and procedures for the company
• Supervise the corporate legal requirement assisted by local advisors
• Deliver a full range of Tax services in compliance with laws and regulations within timeframe
• Coordinate accounting staff and assess their performance
• Manage Tax provision and Tax compliance process
• Prepare all Tax papers on a regular basis and handle all information data requests

Experience required:

• At least 8 years’ experience in the financial field in international group or Accounting/Audit is required
• Bachelor’s degree qualified in Finance & Accountancy
• Fluent English – Dutch or French would be advantageous
• An analytical mind
• Negotiation skills and the ability to develop strong working relationships
• Understanding of international Tax (such as deferred tax, transfer pricing, tax reporting, etc.)
• Good knowledge of local Accountant standard and IFRS

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.

We’re currently recruiting for a new Financial Systems Manager role on behalf of our international client – a creative and progressive service company who are disrupting their industry through continued innovation and technology.

Working in a rapidly expanding business, this is a unique opportunity to join an ambitious, driven and high achieving company.

Working in an international team, your role will focus on managing and maintaining all financial systems and being the connecting point for the Finance Function with the IT Department. With your pragmatic and confidential approach, coupled with your finance and accounting knowledge, you will provide key operational support for teams globally.

This is a newly created position, and you will also be tasked with hiring a team to support you as the role grows.

Financial Systems Manager – Exclusive, Hilversum, Netherlands

Your duties as the Financial Systems Manager will include, although will not be limited to:

• Being the first point of contact for financial systems administration
• Maintaining, running and assisting in the implementation of all financial systems
• Overseeing, governing and managing varying access rights for all financial systems and banking portals
• Collaborating with the Finance and Controlling Teams to implement and review improvements within financial systems with a focus on automation
• Ensuring and reviewing financial systems to make sure they adhere to company policies and frameworks
• Supporting with the onboarding for new colleagues and hardware management
• Internal and external stakeholder management
• Working with peers and management to achieve objectives
• Supporting ad hoc activities and projects within the Finance Function

Requirements:

• Degree in Accounting or Finance or similar
• 3 years’ experience in a similar financial systems administration role
• Experience in an international organisation
• Fluent in English (verbal and written)
• A critical eye, confidential approach and problem-solving skills
• A proactive and driven approach to your work
• High level of honesty, integrity, commitment and responsibility

EMEA Recruitment is excited to be exclusively partnering with a leading global service company in Zug/Zurich who are looking to appoint a Group Head of Controlling to their Finance team.

As Head of Controlling, you will be leading and developing an international controlling team whilst being responsible for all Group Controlling tasks such as monthly revenue recognition and providing regular analysis and comments on estimates and forecasts.

Head of Controlling – Exclusive, Zug/Zurich, Switzerland

The Head of Controlling position will include a mix of strategic and operational duties:

• Regular analysis and contributions to estimates and forecasts
• Responsible for the ongoing development of financial BI tool
• Strategic improvement of the global controlling department
• Lead the international controlling team
• Perform monthly controlling tasks, revenue recognition and profitability and cost reviews
• Present and comment on monthly profit reviews with high level senior management (regional CEOs)
• Ensure timely and accurate management reporting
• Oversight and influence on pricing methodology
• Management of controlling and SAP and BI tool, liaising with Shared Service Centre in India
• Ad-hoc analysis and reporting to the Group CFO

Ideal Candidate profile:

• Experience in Controlling and Cost Accounting within a service providing company
• Good knowledge of pricing methodology
• Analytical, structured and strong problem solving mindset
• Technically adept - able to handle vast sets of data and strong reporting capabilities
• Very good English skills
• Ability to work both independently and within a team in a multi-national environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• SAP experience is desired

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation

EMEA Recruitment is delighted to be working exclusively with one of its renowned Swiss international clients in the search for a Senior FP&A Specialist.

The role offers hybrid home and office working, with the office situated in Zug.

Reporting to the Head of FP&A, this role is instrumental to the success and growth of the company globally and will also play a key part in helping to continuously improve financial processes.

Senior FP&A Specialist – Exclusive, Zug, Switzerland.

Within this role you be actively involved in profitability analysis, annual budget development/setting, and production of information enabling improved commercial decision making.

Your exposure across the business will be far reaching, resulting in a varied and interesting opportunity.

Key responsibilities as Senior FP&A Specialist:

•            Analyse and comment on data for HQ function to make strategic financial decisions

•            Responsible for reporting and financial modelling, helping to improve and streamline these processes

•            Manage the monthly, quarterly and yearly company reporting

•            Creation of dashboards to help optimise process

•            Present insightful analysis and effectively highlight key points enabling strategic decisions to be made

•            Create and maintain P&L reports

Ideal candidate profile:

•            FMCG background is preferred

•            Strong working knowledge of IFRS

•            Experience of working within Group FP&A of an FMCG multi-national

•            Technologically adept with experience of SAP/PowerBI or similar systems

•            Stakeholder management skills are essential

•            Strong communication skills and experience of presenting to senior management

EMEA Recruitment is committed to promoting Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the workplace. We act as a neutral third party in the recruitment process, basing our candidate searches on skills and experience. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, sex, relationship status, disability, race, religion/beliefs, or sexual orientation.