Financial Controller

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Overview

We are representing a global FMCG business seeking an experienced Financial Controller to join their finance hub in Düsseldorf, Germany. This is a senior role offering a competitive salary between €90,000-€100,000 per annum, an excellent bonus structure up to 35%, hybrid working, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of 3, plus oversee an offshore shared-service team, taking responsibility for entities across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the Nordic countries.
Manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, ensuring accurate and timely reporting, while partnering with Commercial and Supply Chain Finance teams to provide insights that drive business growth.
Analyse and report on P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow; develop strategies to achieve regional goals; manage key accounting processes (Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, Record-to-Report); ensure compliance with regulations, internal controls, audits, and tax requirements.
Champion process improvements to simplify and streamline financial operations.

Qualifications

Sufficient experience as a Financial Controller, ideally with a Big 4 background and/or FMCG exposure.
Professional accounting qualification with strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, tax principles, and internal controls.
Proven experience with ERP and BI systems.
Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, able to influence senior leaders.
Fluency in German and English.
Key competencies include being analytical and data-driven, commercially minded, results-oriented, pragmatic, and an excellent communicator and collaborator.

Opportunity & Benefits

This is a great opportunity to step into a senior regional finance role with a global FMCG company, offering clear career progression, hybrid working, and attractive employee benefits.