Financial Controller

1 month ago


London, Greater London, United Kingdom BIRKENSTOCK Full time
Financial Controller Opportunity

BIRKENSTOCK is a global brand with a strong presence in the footwear industry. As a Financial Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring the company's financial stability and growth.

  • Month-end close process with key responsibilities for accounting adjustments, intercompany, leases, goods in transit, and others.
  • Month-end Group reporting and analysis of financial data.
  • Year-end close and audit process, dealing with external auditors to secure a clean audit report.
  • Preparing VAT quarterly reporting for submission to the internal tax team.
  • Supporting corporate tax computations with external advisors.
  • Maintaining a comprehensive system of controls over all accounting functions and supervising internal accounting activities.
  • Supporting the Finance team to ensure day-to-day transactional accounting activities, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger functions.
  • Monitoring and maintaining the integrity of financial data in the accounting systems, including master data.
  • Ensuring the sales ledger maintains effective credit risk and good debt collection, resolving issues and deductions proactively.
  • Working with the Customer Service team to ensure smooth order management and resolve issues with shortage, pricing, credit limits, and overdue balances.
  • Supporting the Head of Finance with cost savings, business partnering, and process improvements.
  • Being involved in systems improvements and implementations rolled out from Birkenstock Group.
  • Leading a team of two finance assistants, providing guidance, coaching, and support.
  • Being a key point of contact for UK management leads, EU Finance team, EU Accounting team, and Group Credit Management.

Requirements:

  • University degree and (almost) qualified with Accountancy Qualification (CIMA, ACA, ACCA).
  • Minimum of 3 years' experience within Finance/Accounting with experience across all parts of core accounting, preferably within the branded footwear/apparel/lifestyle industry.
  • Strong accounting (FRS & IFRS) knowledge and a sound understanding of cost control, credit control, cash management, and taxation.
  • Knowledge of journal posting, systems clearing, automated processes, data upload, etc.
  • Proficient in using accounting software SAP and high proficiency with MS Office (Excel).
  • Familiarity with an ERP system and any integrated business analysis tool is a plus.
  • Fluent in English, additional European languages are advantageous.

We Offer:

BIRKENSTOCK offers a dynamic work environment, considerable design freedom, authentic and open corporate culture, and excellent development opportunities.



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