Financial Accountant

Job description

Overview

The Financial Accountant is a member of the EMEA Finance team. The Financial Accountant is an integral part of the Europe Finance team and serves as a critical business partner to the organization in order to understand processes, identify completeness and correctness of EMEA financial statements. The role is required to add value to the month end closing process, not only with accurate accounting, but also by taking initiative, influencing and advising other departments on accounting matters. In addition, the role requires certain FP&A responsibilities around month end close including but not limited to forecasting and variance analysis. You will help identify process and productivity improvement projects both within the business and finance verticals and drive these projects to completion. This role is ideal for professionals who enjoy a balance of detailed financial reporting and strategic financial analysis, helping organizations maintain financial accuracy while driving business performance.

 

Key to success in this role is the ability to be a business partner across teams (communicate, collaborate) and possess the curiosity/drive to improve the collective status quo. Our team culture is supportive, collaborative and dynamic with a strong sense of ownership and personal accountability. We welcome diverse points of view and people who are curious about how our work can have meaningful business impact through creative problem solving and strong cross-team partnerships.

Responsibilities

·  Perform general ledger month, quarterly and year end closings by preparing journal entries to record the business activity.
·  Partner effectively with the FP&A team and various budget owners (finance and non-finance) to ensure financial records are accurate and completed in a timely manner.
·  Prepare monthly account reconciliations and analytical review based on the entries booked during the month end close and prepares subsequent events to evaluate the accuracy of the entries
·  Provide variance analysis to explain differences between actual financial performance and projections
·  Support in monthly reporting & presentations to senior management
·  Support the budgeting and forecasting processes
·  Participate in performance and departmental improvement projects. Develop expenses analyses, reports, and presentations; present to key stakeholders as required.
·  Participate and prepare for internal and external audits.
·  Might be required to perform additional Reporting or FP&A duties as assigned by Manager.
Qualifications

·  (HBO) Bachelor or Master of Accounting, Business Administration or Business Economy - Finance Focus
·  Knowledge and understanding of accounting
·  Knowledge/exposure to FP&A (business controls) preferred
·  Fluent in English, both written and oral.
·  Strong Microsoft Excel skills and data analytical/manipulation skills
·  Minimum 1-3 years relevant work experience in an international company work environment
·  Enthusiastic and eager to learn with a practical (hands-on) mentality.
·  Able to work independently but is not afraid to ask questions/guidance.
·  Strong analytical and communication skills;
·  Respects and brings others along: is a team player, values partnerships and builds capability
·  Handles challenges and gets results: shows flexibility, displays sense of urgency;
·  Understands the problem identification, problem-solving process and be able to follow through to get the result needed (STAR).
·  Strong level of autonomy and self-accountability
·  Can easily adapt to and work in a dynamic changing environment
·  Able to work in an open, collaborative team centric environment
·  Appreciate sneaker culture
Benefits

·  Recognition, inclusion and belonging in a diverse environment
·  25 holidays and flexible working (hybrid position, in office ~2 days p/w)
·  Employee Discount on in-store and online products
·  Casual Sneaker Culture
·  Learning & Health/Wellbeing programs
·  Career development and growth in an ambitious international team
·  Travel reimbursement
·  Access to premium wellness apps
·  Bike plan and contribution to gym subscription
·  Pension Plan
·  Discounted Collective Health plans
·  Activities organized by our Social Committee #