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!"