Senior EU Accountant

Heres a summary of the role:

We are looking for a highly autonomous Senior Financial Accountant to act as the right hand to the European Financial Controller supporting financial operations across a multi-country European region (France Nordics Benelux Italy Spain).

This is an execution-focused role with responsibility for delivering high-quality financial reporting managing closing cycles and ensuring compliance across multiple entities. You will operate with a high degree of ownership producing outputs that are ready for review with minimal rework enabling the Controller to focus on strategic priorities.

Heres a breakdown of what youll do (not all of it just the important stuff):

Financial Reporting & Close

• Lead and coordinate month-end quarter-end and year-end close processes across multiple entities

• Prepare accurate structured financial reports for Group Finance

• Ensure compliance with IFRS local GAAP and tax regulations proactively flagging issues
  

Operations & Controls

• Manage day-to-day interaction with the Shared Service Centre (AP AR intercompany reconciliations)

• Ensure quality timeliness and alignment with reporting deadlines

• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure adherence to corporate policies

• Ensure data integrity across systems and entities
  

Planning & Analysis

• Support and execute the forecasting process consolidating inputs across the region

• Deliver revenue margin and variance analysis providing a solid foundation for business performance reviews

• Track KPIs and prepare reporting packs for senior stakeholders
  

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the primary operational contact for Sales and Operations teams

• Support the Controller with briefing materials and act as deputy when required

• Coordinate audit fieldwork and act as the main operational contact for external auditors

• Manage relationships with local tax advisors ensuring compliance across jurisdictions
  

These are the essentials youll need to get an interview:

• Degree in Accounting Finance or related field

• Professional qualification (e.g. ACA CPA or equivalent) preferred

• 58 years experience in financial accounting audit or controlling

• Experience working across multiple European entities in a multinational environment

• Strong knowledge of IFRS and European GAAP frameworks

• Proven ability to manage end-to-end financial processes independently

• Advanced Excel skills and experience with systems such as SAP or NetSuite

• Fluent in English (Italian or Spanish a plus)

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