Finance and Reporting Manager Continental Europe

Who we are

IPL is a global leading sustainable packaging solutions provider that manufactures specialty rigid packaging products used in the food consumer agricultural logistics and environmental markets. Sustainability is essential to the long-term success of our business. As a packaging company that develops plastic-based solutions for our customers it is imperative that we meet the customer needs while being mindful of our operational impacts and the need to preserve our planet. We are committed to running our business responsibly and in ways that drive environmental social and economic value for our stakeholders including shareholders customers employees and local communities. We employ over 2500 people in 17 manufacturing facilities 2 corporate & sales offices and 3 R&D facilities across Canada Europe and the United States.

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The role

Finance and Reporting Manager Continental Europe is a senior finance role engaged in the oversight of the financial control and reporting processes within the organization. This role plays a critical role in ensuring the companys financial health and this role you will collaborate closely with various departments to align financial goals with business objectives.

• Performance Management: Monitor and evaluate financial performance against budgets and forecasts. Develop and implement performance metrics and KPIs.
• Reporting: Prepare and present comprehensive financial reports to the Group Finance team and other stakeholders.
• Risk Management: Identify financial risks and develop mitigation strategies. Ensure compliance with financial regulations and standards.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor the team under management fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other finance and functional departments (e.g. tax treasury FP&A operations sales marketing etc) to ensure financial alignment and support strategic initiatives.
• Systems and Tools: Oversee the implementation and optimization of financial systems and tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Financial Accounting and Reporting

• Manage the preparation and consolidation (in the interim) of monthly quarterly and annual financial reports for the Continental European Business.
• Engage proactively with Group finance and the Continental Europe finance managers on the transition of group reporting from Hyperion to Solver
• Ensure compliance with local and international accounting standards.
• Analyse financial data and provide actionable insights to senior leadership
• Lead the financial budgeting and forecasting processes for non-trading Continental European legal entities and other IPL Schoeller Group companies as and when requested.
• Supervise and mentor a team of Accounting Business Partners (in the interim) and other teams as requested.
• Complete Schoeller Netherlands consolidated financial statements and liaise with the auditors on same.
• Provide Dutch fiscal unity consolidated financial information and liaise with Group tax to facilitate completion of appropriate tax returns.
• Complete Dutch Central Bureau of Statics reporting.
• Support with the coordination of external audits and ensure timely completion of audit requirements.
• Develop and implement financial reporting processes to improve accuracy and efficiency and support with the implementation of technologies to drive enhanced reporting accuracy and efficiency.
• You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams including accounting operations and Group Finance Leadership in Dublin to develop timely and accurate financial reports that comply with regulatory standards and align with strategic business Objectives.

• Bachelors degree in finance Accounting Business Administration or a related field. MBA or CPA preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in financial reporting and control with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proficiency in financial modelling and analysis. Advanced knowledge of financial software and ERP systems.
• Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing teams. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities. Ability to interpret complex financial data and provide strategic recommendations.
• Deep understanding of business operations and the ability to align financial strategies with organizational goals.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• High ethical standards and commitment to transparency and accountability
• Ability to travel
• Fluent English speaker.

If you have the above experience and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference apply today to find out more!