Europe Finance Controller

Job Mission

The Europe Finance Controller is responsible for ensuring accurate financial accounting, robust control, and high quality reporting for the European Retail perimeter.

The role combines hands‑on accounting ownership with controlling and performance monitoring, acting as a key financial partner for Retail and Finance leadership.

This position plays a critical role in safeguarding data integrity, ensuring compliance, and supporting decision‑making across multiple European markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow) for the assigned European Companies
• Manage general ledger monthly accounting activities including posting of accruals, provisions, stock, intercompany reconciliation
• Prepare the Group Reporting Package and monthly detailed reports requested by HQ
• Collaborate with the internal or external local accounting counterparts and follow all operational day by day activities related to legal entities under his/her responsibility
• Ensure that adequate processes and internal controls are implemented and maintained
• Support the stores for the assigned companies (i.e. administrative queries, support for specific compliance matters, etc)
• Collaborate with the Europe Business Controllers in ad hoc requests and analysis
• Preparation of supporting documentation for Group Sustainability Reporting

Key Requirements

• 3/4+ years of relevant experience
• Strong planning and organizational skills
• Ability to perform under pressure and to meet deadlines
• Good team player attitude and excellent communication skills
• Work knowledge of MS Office, previous experience with SAP is an advantage