Global Financial Reporting and Consolidation Manager

As one of the leading confectionery producers worldwide, every day is a sweet day at Perfetti Van Melle. Come join us in confecting a sweeter future. We are focused on growing our business by building on and developing our talent, to be serious about sweets and to continuously refresh our way of working.

Are you experienced in financial reporting & consolidation and do you like to work on a global scale? Then this is your chance to join the Group Finance team at Perfetti Van Melle.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Manage the consolidation of financial data of all global legal entities, ensuring accurate and timely preparation of consolidated financial statements in compliance with Dutch GAAP.
• Work closely with regional finance teams, leading the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process at group level.
• Support external reporting requirements and coordinate with auditors to ensure compliance.
• Enhance the efficiency and accuracy of group-level reporting through continuous process improvements.
• Maintain and manage the global master data dimensions for financial reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of financial analysis, variance analysis, and commentary to provide insights to senior management.
• Collaborate with IT and finance teams to optimize the financial consolidation system and reporting tools.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to ensure consistency and compliance across all legal entities.
• Lead and mentor a team of financial reporting specialists (2 FTE), fostering a culture of continuous improvement and professional development.

SKILLS

• Strong technical accounting background with extensive experience in financial consolidation.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage complex processes.
• Experience with financial consolidation systems (preferably Tagetik).
• Knowledge of Dutch GAAP and preferably also IFRS.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

OUR PERFECT CANDIDATE

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience in managing a small team (2 FTE).
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is essential.
• 7+ years of experience in financial consolidation and reporting within a multinational organization.
• Ability to work in a decentralized environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Fluent in English.

WHAT WE OFFER

• A dynamic and international work environment.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Work-from-home flexibility, with a requirement to be in our Breda office three days a week.
• Work with iconic brands like Mentos, Chupa Chups, Fruittella, Frisk, and Smint.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Perfetti Van Melle is a privately owned company that manufactures and distributes candy and chewing gum in over 150 countries worldwide. Today, Perfetti Van Melle is ranked as the third largest sugar confectionery/chewing gum company in the world, second in Europe, with strong brands like Mentos, Chupa Chups, Fruittella, Frisk and Smint. The ability to develop products, varieties and flavours that meet the different demands and opportunities of markets is one Perfetti Van Melle’s keys to success.