Financial Controller (Italian speaking)

About the role

The role will play a key role in providing guidance and experience within the R2R team and the wider SSC and will be important in embedding the new ERP system and best in class finance and accounting processes.

The role is responsible for the end-to-end accounting and controls for market legal entities and will ensure critical reporting and control performance is completed correctly and to deadlines.

The candidate will work closely with the Senior Financial Accountant and other senior stakeholders across the business.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for the accurate and timely submission of indirect reporting, including; VAT, Intrastat and EC Sales List.
• The responsibility extends to the processes that record the relevant data in the general ledger.
• Lead in preparation of local statutory accounts for markets working with Outsource Service Providers where required.
• Close the month end reporting cycle accurately and on time.
• Responsible for the end-to-end record to report cycle for the market(s).
• Ensure companies meet all compliance requirements.
• Supporting the Group Finance in the Annual/Monthly accounting cycle.
• Performance of monthly ledger reconciliations and controls.
• Deliver a true and correct general ledger position by monthly and annual deadlines to ensure the Groups stakeholder reporting requirements are met.
• This includes responsibility for the related financial processes and controls that ensure this.
• Advanced technical knowledge of IFRS and experience of practical application.
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with the legal entity Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) controls for the SSC and ensuring they are completed in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Management of internal/external auditor information requests and wider relationship.

About you

• Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA).
• Fluent in Italian.
• Experience in managing a team of accountants and managing 3rd party accounting providers.
• Track record of driving continuous improvement of entity accounting, close and reporting related systems and processes.
• Ability to have a hands-on approach but also have experience to delegate as required and supervise the work of others.
• Experience of Italian VAT, Intrastat and other taxes.
• Knowledge of Italian Gaap.

What we can offer you

We’re on an exceptional adventure and can offer a truly purpose led career with flexibility.

In addition, you will benefit from the below:

An ambitious employer with recognized brands and growth potential.

The potential to progress your career across different areas of Birds Eye and Nomad Foods.

A culture where your part of a team, where you feel encouraged to make a difference.