• Control of the trade terms, spending and managing the monthly closing process in detail
• Analyze the variance of actual spending vs plan (regular and ad hoc)
• Analysis of Net sales vs given references (last year, plan, forecast)
• Forecast update of Net sales evolution by channels/clients and by-products to understand variances
• Active participation in new products/client launches (business case calculations, providing financial recommendations)
• Be a 1ft contact person for the sales team for any needs or requests
• Develop tools for better control and analysis of the net sales evolution
• Management of sales force overhead costs
• Implementing/managing a process to keep track and analyze all intercompany transactions every month.
• Financial Processes’ Automation/Improvements.
• Liaison with internal and external auditors.

Skills: Trade Terms Control, Variance Analysis, Sales Forecasting, Business Case Support, Sales Team Liaison, Tool Development, Cost Management, Process Automation

• Develops and implements processes and procedures to ensure effective tracking and management of plant performance as well as risk identification
• Ensure alignment and consistency of forecasts with the business goals and direction
• As part of the Leadership Team for the plant, consult and provide input on general business direction to achieve Sales, PBIT, WC, DIFOT, DIO targets, etc
• Co-lead the realization of the CEAV for the plant in liaise with the other Dpts (technical, business, maintenance, engineering..)
• Provides ad hoc information to support Plant and Operations management
• Identifying and quantifying cost-savings opportunities
• Conduct product and market segment/cost comparisons for existing locations and products
• Assist in establishing and interpreting key benchmarking data (labor, usage variance, utilities, spending, etc.)
• Weekly, monthly and annual planning and reporting of logistics costs and KPIs, as well as challenging and supporting the stakeholders with high-quality, data-driven analytical insights in key decision-making processes.
• Come up with meaningful insights on logistics performance and derive data-driven solutions for the operational departments for transports, warehouse operations, customs and article quality and product safety.
• Shape tooling and reporting landscape and continuously improve dashboards and KPIs to improve transparency and enable decision making.
• Be a go-to person for Senior Management, other Zalando Controlling Teams, Business Intelligence, Central Finance, and Operational Logistics teams, providing transparency and decision support.

Skills: Process Management, Forecast Alignment, Business Consulting, Cost Savings, Benchmark Analysis, KPI Reporting, Logistics Insights, Decision Support

• Produce monthly financial and management reports and consolidation
• Validate accruals, prepaid expenses and restatement provision
• Manage the business function reporting, using the internal reporting system, ensure the respect of procedures, group standards (Finance and controlling) and best practices of internal Control
• Participate in drafting the plan, budget and trends for the division’s T&E
• Identify opportunities to optimize the costs and efficacy of actions undertaken (e.g., customer benefits, value analysis, cost analysis, PRI, CSV, etc.)
• Be responsible for the daily product control functions, business reporting and ledger substantiation
• Working with Front Office to explain their P&L and Valuations
• Working across the team to agree on correct accounting treatment for trades and portfolio
• Constant monitoring and improvements of the risk control process
• Implement improvements to the system infrastructure and control environment
• Production and monitoring of Daily and Monthly KPI’s
• Drive standardisation of process, application and data source

Skills: Financial Reporting, Accrual Validation, Business Reporting, Cost Optimization, Product Control, P&L Analysis, Risk Monitoring, Process Standardization

• Manage division planning and forecasting processes, including Green Book, Black Book, Control Forecast, and monthly Actual
• Drive continuous improvements in the processes.
• Lead the preparation of the Monthly closing, Green Book, and Black Book review processes.
• Provide analytical review of balance sheet data to support the closing process, including identifying issues and responding to management inquiries
• Primary interface with Corporate FP&A for forecast-related inputs and ad-hoc analysis
• Interface with MCE businesses to highlight key issues driving financial performance.
• Provide analyses, evaluations, and recommendations to support all division financial measures.
• Present strong leadership skills and be customer-focused, results-oriented, rigorous, process-driven, and a team player.
• Manage, grow and develop a small team
• Drive continuous improvement and best practices within the finance team
• Run the budgeting and forecasting process
• Support the senior leadership team with key analysis on further business expansion
• Drive revenue and margin growth to maximise profitability
• Liaise with the auditors for the preparation of the annual accounts

Skills: Forecast Management, Process Improvement, Closing Preparation, Balance Analysis, FP&A Liaison, Performance Evaluation, Team Leadership, Profitability Growth

• Learning and understanding the activities and markets of the business to provide timely financial analysis and develop strong working relationships with the global team
• Manage the production of monthly management accounts and input into Group reporting through identifying key trends and making recommendations
• Liaising with subsidiaries, coordinating and helping to implement and improve accounting policies and procedures
• Managing costings and identifying any potential issues before they arise.
• Analyse variance postings and proactively remedy any issues
• Playing a key role in projects across the business, including project management and financial modelling to assist in decision making
• Assisting with corporate finance activities of the business, including working on live deals as well as post-deal integration
• Write commercially focused reports to aid decision making for the Board of Directors in an accurate and timely manner
• Working with the Group's external advisors, including legal, audit and tax advisors
• Be responsible for internal and external reporting processes relating to The Firm’s compensation and benefit expense
• Detailed monthly compensation and benefits expense reporting and supporting variance analysis for presentation to senior management
• Compensation-related statutory account disclosures such as Staff Costs, Employment Compensation, Post-Employment Benefits and Key Management Personnel disclosures
• Quarterly EBA (Fin Rep) and Federal Reserve regulatory reporting, which requires a detailed analysis of compensation and benefit expense under both IFRS and US GAAP
• Responses to internal and external audit inquiries

Skills: Financial Analysis, Management Reporting, Policy Implementation, Cost Management, Project Support, Corporate Finance, Compensation Reporting, Audit Coordination

• Fully understand the underlying business for all responsible entities.
• Report monthly / quarterly on the results of their respective entities and ensure that deadlines are met on time with accurate information.
• Produce statutory accounts for the required entities under their responsibilities and deal with the auditors and ensuring timely delivery of information, responses and timely sign-off of the audited accounts.
• Understand the general accounting, especially in areas of FX exposure, intercompany recharges, transfer pricing methodology etc.
• Review the balance sheet reconciliations by continuous interaction with the accounting team and resolving issues.
• Drive forward and coordinate the process of liquidating and dissolving redundant entities as well as restorations
• Assist the team to maintain, develop, and improve the control environment within the various processes and sign off on the SoX controls.
• Monitoring of costs, results and variances therefrom
• Responsible for the preparation of the monthly financial reporting
• Monitoring and explanation of variances in cost and result development and management information systems
• Liaison with external auditor KPMG for all audits.
• Guiding IFRS accounting and reporting standards and regulations, policies, and procedures, as well as ensuring adherence to these
• Prepare annual financial statements
• Coordination of audits (external auditor, JV partner audits, Shareholders' audits)

Skills: Business Understanding, Financial Reporting, Statutory Accounts, Accounting Expertise, Balance Reconciliation, Entity Management, Control Environment, Audit Coordination

• Develop, implement, and revisit Accounting, Finance and Procurement Policies and Procedures across operations to ensure balance between control and efficiency.
• Develop internal approval authority matrices to ensure proper controls are in place for all areas of operations.
• Design, select, implement, and enhance ERP software for finance and procurement operations.
• Resolve cross-functional issues of procedures, controls, and software integrations related to the areas of finance and procurement.
• Develop and update feasibility study of investments/operations, recommend tax structure, financial and funding plans to ensure optimum returns.
• Consolidate and propose an annual operating budget to the school board for approval and its subsequent execution.
• Develop an annual funding plan and ensure smooth funding while maintaining the optimum level of cash position.
• Collaborate with parent companies and banks to ensure compliance with the loan agreement.
• Produce monthly management reports of financial performance and recommend action plans to management to drive business results.
• Oversee and ensure the execution of financial operations, including receipt, payment, fixed assets management, month-end closing, and tax compliance to deliver the expected results with accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee and ensure the delivery of monthly financial reports and audited financial statements with accuracy, relevance and timeliness.
• Manage audit engagement to ensure the school meets all prevailing standards and requirements.
• Negotiate with banks to secure efficient cash management and payment solutions at best available rates.
• Verify and ensure staff payroll and HR related payments comply with the approved compensation and benefits schemes.
• Verify all financial documents and transactions before seeking management's approval.

Skills: Policy Development, Control Management, ERP Implementation, Cross-Functional Resolution, Investment Planning, Budget Consolidation, Financial Reporting, Audit Management

• Resolve complicated and high-impact issues of financial operations and financial reporting.
• Develop, enforce, and ensure compliance of procurement strategies, supplier management procedures and Procure-to-Pay process flow.
• Oversee the execution of procurement operations to deliver the expected results with efficiency, quality, and transparency.
• Verify draft commercial contracts to ensure complete scope of work, acceptable commercial risks and liabilities, and compliance with the school's data privacy policy before finalization by the legal team.
• Verify all procurement and contract documents before seeking management's approval.
• Resolve complicated and high-impact issues of procurement and contracts.
• Lead, coach and develop the Finance and Procurement team members in order to perform the work assigned with accuracy, efficiency, and effectiveness.
• Create and enhance cross-functional communications and collaboration among managers to ensure the school achieves common goals.
• Participate in and contribute to management's discussion on operations-related matters.
• Observe, analyse, and recommend operational improvements to management.
• Seat the School Manager role in School Executive Committee (school board) and perform secretarial duties for the school board and other boards of the parent companies.
• Co-lead the study and implementation of data mapping and communications on Data Privacy across the school.
• Represent school as School Manager to interact with the Ministry of Education and other organisations for non-academic matters.
• Act as the school's point person for finance, procurement, legal, and business-related matters for parent companies.

Skills: Issue Resolution, Procurement Strategy, Contract Verification, Team Leadership, Cross-Functional Collaboration, Operational Analysis, Board Participation, Stakeholder Communication

• Provide technical controllership guidance to both the finance and operations teams in Japan for the commercial, operational, and other related activities
• Communicate and train stakeholders on Cytiva DOA requirements, perform an audit to ensure compliance with the Policy
• Review the requests/transactions as required by Cytiva DOA
• Drive consistent and effective policies and procedures during the  monthly closing process, including pre-close review, Manual Journal Entry approval, account reconciliations, account reconciliation audits, company reporting submissions, representation letters and ensures that these are completed on time and to corporate standards
• Lead quarterly balance sheet deep dive and support the Danaher Compliance team on the Annual Balance Sheet Review Program
• Support Danaher Sox testing, internal audit and external audit, own the timely closure of the open items/defects and proactively work to prevent future issues/manage risk
• Support the controller and the Global process owner to continuously improve the quality and efficiency of the work performed by the BPO
• Ensure Statutory and Tax filings are completed promptly
• Support global/regional projects, including transition off GE TSA, process simplification
• Support to ensure the financial processes such as closings, financial performance tracking, financial planning and reporting, and financial controls.
• Be the analyzer to produce accurate, timely, and relevant information about IKEA of Sweden and its business units’ financial status and performance to enable decisions to be taken relating to the organization's financial performance.
• Work with cost control and be the presenter of financial reports to the different stakeholders.
• Be the speaking partner and support the line organization within the area of competence.

Skills: Controllership Guidance, Policy Compliance, Monthly Closing, Balance Review, Audit Support, Process Improvement, Financial Reporting, Stakeholder Communication

• Provide strategic support to senior management, including preparing presentations, capital expenditure analysis, industry/peer group comparisons, new business opportunities, new product development, revenue and profitability
• Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop a staff of financial professionals to ensure the organization's accounting activities (or other functional departments) are conducted accurately, ethically, consistently and according to relevant regulations, laws, and standards
• Responsible for Financial Planning and Analysis and Financial Controls
• Advise senior management on financial matters and the potential impact of current and future laws and regulations on the operation of the organization
• Ensure timely and accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements, as well as balance sheets and other required documents, according to the statutory requirements
• Align business metrics with segment and corporate objectives and provide appropriate scorekeeping
• Analyze the organization’s revenues, liabilities, credit conditions, and other financial indicators to forecast its short, medium, and long-term cash flow position
• Evaluate and recommend investments and other financial instruments to meet these cash flow needs
• Ensure compliance with country-specific legal requirements 
• Establish policy and procedure to ensure Corporate standards/procedures and external accounting policies are complied with
• Manage components of the annual budgeting process for the operating company and effectively present the plan
• Plan, forecast and control budget, analyze trends and anticipate the organization's operating performance
• Make recommendations to management to solve unfavorable trends
• Prepare comprehensive business / financial forecasts, reports, and/or analyses.
• Work with the location executive management team to ensure trends are understood and acted upon

Skills: Strategic Support, Team Leadership, Financial Planning, Regulatory Compliance, Financial Reporting, Budget Management, Cash Flow Forecasting, Performance Analysis

• Experience in a large corporate multinational organization. 
• Must have a positive and pro-active attitude with a solution-oriented and strong delivery focus
• Must be flexible to lead or participate in calls across all time zones
• Demonstrate strong analytical and numerical skills
• Experience with ERP and Planning systems such as Oracle, SAP, and Hyperion.
• Finance knowledge including bank, accounting, US GAAP, SOX audit, costing, and tax
• Deep knowledge in ERP and IT 
• Be a team player with strong leadership.
• Proficiency in English and the language of the market
• Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry experience
• Experience within a network organization (internal and external providers)

Qualifications: BA in Accounting with 6 years of Experience 

• Relevant experience in Controlling with a strong analytical/financial focus (Financial modelling, Analytical tooling, Excel Modelling, Planning and Reporting, business cases, etc.)
• Experience in Controlling, Logistics, and/ or similar fields of expertise.
• Very good understanding of numbers and excellent analytical skills with a passion for the latest tools and technologies
• Excellent knowledge in Office skills, VBA, Power Office tools, etc
• Must have a controlling mindset with an ability to challenge and support the stakeholders with ad-hoc analysis to enable the growth strategy
• Understanding key trade-offs and actively supporting business decisions.
• Must be fluent in English, German 
• Able to understand complex issues and propose solutions
• Must have a resilient and flexible character, who can work equally well autonomously as part of a team, and can work to tight deadlines under high pressure

Qualifications: BA in Economics with 5 years of Experience 

• Working experience, including a solid basis and experience in Accounting and Internal Control
• Strong Convincing communication skills
• Intellectual capacity to digest complex information, see trends and analysis through data.
• Ability to change the thinking of, or gain acceptance from, others in sensitive situations, without damage to the relationship
• Must have wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
• Able to work independently with limited supervision, self-motivated, flexible, and can work under pressure
• Advanced technical skills in Excel, ERP (SAP preferred) and PowerPoint, familiar with business procedures in China, basic tax knowledge
• Good communication skills in both Chinese and English, oral and written
• Experience in handling a Team (People Manager)
• Must have Big 4 audit experience

Qualifications: BA in Business Administration  with 8 years of Experience 

• Demonstrated experience with US GAAP reporting and internal controls.
• Strong local GAAP and local tax knowledge
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, and able to explain complex problems to all stakeholders
• Experience in accounting and finance-related roles, with people management experience
• Ability to proactively drive and influence changes within the organization through excellent stakeholder management skills
• Practical, hands-on approach to problem solving
• Resilient in challenging situations. 
• Able to handle ambiguity and adapt to rapidly changing circumstances
• Natural curiosity and a desire to understand the business
• Experience working with large-scale data mining and reporting tools (SQL, MS Access, Essbase, Cognos) and other financial systems

Qualifications: BA in Management Accounting  with 10 years of Experience 

• Relevant working experience within the manufacturing industry
• Exposure to costing and inventory management will be essential
• Demonstrates an intellectual curiosity and a passion to learn and work as part of a high-performing team
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work across nationalities and teams
• Start-up mindset, ability to be proactive, and work in an entrepreneurial-type environment
• Strong ability to work under tight deadlines
• Able to simplify processes and reports without compromising on report accuracy and quality
• Good working attitude with a focus on value-adding
• Good communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong Oracle/ERP experience
• Strong Excel and presentation skills

Qualifications: BA in Financial Management  with 9 years of Experience 

• Experience within the financial reporting function of a private or public entity with an ability to understand US GAAP/SEC or other accounting standards.
• Experience in public accounting (Audits, consulting, etc.) 
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with firm deadlines
• Strong research, analytical and Excel skills
• Fluent in English and have basic SQL knowledge
• Proven track record, strong business acumen, problem solver, data-driven with an analytical approach, proactive and autonomous, good vibes
• Ability to take any problem, deep dive, reveal root cause, draft improvement solutions and communicate to stakeholders
• Ability to summarize and present complex plans to Management and key stakeholders
• Ability to take initiative and see things through
• Good collaboration and communication skills
• Must have a pedagogical mindset

Qualifications: BA in Banking and Finance with 9 years of Experience 

• Experience in accounting or financial management
• Good knowledge and experience of working with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, SharePoint, Teams)
• Previous work in mine action or other humanitarian NGOs or international organizations 
• Knowledge of different donor rules and regulations 
• Must have unit4 (Agresso) experience
• Able to take the initiative and demonstrate an attitude towards continuous improvement
• Ability to build trusting relationships and partnerships throughout the organization, acting as a team player
• Strong organizational skills, multi-tasking ability, and attention to detail
• Ability to operate under deadlines and manage time constraints
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong MS Excel and MS PowerPoint Skills

Qualifications: BA in Corporate Finance with 7 years of Experience 

• Experience in a financial, consultancy, or auditing role within a multinational organization
• Demonstrated knowledge in Accounting, Controlling, Reporting or Financial Advisory
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to structure clear presentations and simplify a financial message to non-finance stakeholders
• Proficiency in English, both written and verbal
• Strong business planning, financial planning (forecasting/budgeting), and analysis skills
• Experience in financial planning, modelling and analysis and reporting software preferred (e.g., Excel, Access, Tagetik, SAP Analytics, SQL, Tableau)
• Ability to work effectively under pressure to achieve superior results within the deliverable timeframe, and with the available resources
• Be geographically flexible, and have the ambition to pursue an international career
• Details-oriented, organized, and self-directed team player
• Ability to work in matrix organizations and with different stakeholder levels
• Proficiency in MS Office applications, SAP, BW, Excel (TM1 experience)

Qualifications: BA in Business Analytics with 5 years of Experience 

• Manufacturing and financial reporting experience in a multinational organization
• Knowledge of IAS, UK GAAP, and Siemens Energy reporting systems/environment
• Extensive knowledge of product costing techniques and manufacturing control
• ERP and Finance systems knowledge, preferably Sage Package
• Capable of successfully managing multiple priorities and reporting requirements in a dynamic growth environment
• Proactive, dynamic, decisive, and results-oriented.
• Collaborative, team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• Must have professional financial qualifications (ACCA, CIMA)
• Must have finance experience as a financial controller, preferably in a multinational FMCG company.
• Strong budgeting and planning experience (FP&A).
• Fluency in English, strong communication, coordination, and project management skills

Qualifications: BA in International Business with 6 years of Experience 

• A curious and challenging mindset, as we strive to get ‘behind the numbers.
• Must keen eye for detail and passion for quality ensure the output is clear, consistent, accurate and on time
• A confident and articulate manner, for credible and succinct presentation to management
• A proactive and organized approach to foresee and prepare for the next challenge
• Excellent interpersonal skills to build relationships with stakeholders across various departments and seniority levels, and be able to influence beyond authority
• Experience in a finance role in consumer product firms, and have a keen interest in financial services
• Must have exposure to start-up environments
• Able to self-manage priorities and deliverables while working in a fast-paced environment
• Must have supported critical financial planning processes such as growth forecasting, goal setting, budget management, and business performance evaluation

Qualifications: BA in Financial Management with 7 years of Experience