PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To monitor, review and ensure timely delivery of accurate, compliant and complete financial management information (in the required carve-out and new company format and level of detail) of BME to all relevant stakeholders:

To ensure the set up and maintenance of financial reporting & consolidation system for BME and the OpCo’s
To ensure high quality KPI information and management commentary as well as timely follow up of queries received from Blackstone and Management of Europe Distribution
To provide decision support analysis for senior management
To ensure statutory accounts are managed properly across BME and the OpCo’s
To support internal audit function, so that risk and internal controls are managed properly across BME and the OpCo’s
To maintain the company’s online accounting manual, keeping it up to date with relevant developments in IFRS and making those BME-specific

The role of Group Manager Accounting & Reporting reports directly into the Group Director Accounting & Reporting who reports into the Group CFO.

KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Work closely with the Director Accounting & Reporting and Analyst on the following:

Prepare IFRS reports to ensure compliance with international financial reporting standards.
Compile statutory reports to meet legal and regulatory requirements.
Generate lender reports to provide financial information to creditors.
Produce monthly Group financial reports to track and analyze the company's financial performance.
Perform internal control tasks to ensure the integrity of financial data and processes.
Assist during internal and external audits to facilitate the review and verification of financial records.
Analyze variances to budget and forecasts of monthly reports and previous year to identify trends and discrepancies.
Complete ad hoc projects such as analysis, process improvement, and IT projects to support business objectives.
Implement BI tools and create business reports and dashboards to provide insights and drive business decisions.
Conduct Purchase Price Allocations in case of newly acquired companies to allocate the purchase price to the acquired assets and liabilities.

KEY FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCES

Expert knowledge in laws and regulations around financial reporting (IFRS) and (local) statutory reporting
Expert knowledge in internal- and external audit processes
In-depth knowledge of the record to report process and best practices
Expert knowledge of financial systems (consolidation and accounting), their workings and interdependencies
IT savvy and have experience in ERP systems, BI tools and Excel (Tagetik consolidation is an advantage)
Excellent communication and presentation skills and good ability to build up a strong (internal & external) network
Agile and flexible, pragmatic and able to react quickly to a changing environment
Can manage time effectively and work towards deadlines, can take the right decisions and communicate these in a diplomatic way, without losing sight of the objective
Operate independently, but communicate within the team, as part of the Finance department and with interactions to group and the operating companies

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

University degree or equivalent (preferably in economics or accounting), combined with a qualification of Certified Public Account (CPA)
+8 years’ experience in Accounting & Reporting roles in an international business environment, ideally PE environment
Strong familiarity with IFRS accounting standards
Experience of working in an international, corporate matrix environment
A stable career track with clear career progression within a limited number of employers.
Fluent in English, both verbal and written. Other European languages like German and/or French are preferred
Experience in (wholesale or retail) distribution, services or in an industrial environment (considered a plus)
Truly international experience, gained through working in an international environment with a strong local flavour (considered a plus)
Prior experience with an IPO or with the requirements of a stock listed company (reporting standards, compliance practices) (considered a plus)

"Research shows that men typically apply for a job when they meet only 60% of the qualifications, but women tend to apply only if they meet 100% of them. If you don’t meet every qualification, but you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. We’re looking forward to hearing from you!"

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