Financial Controller - IHQ Finance

Job Description

As an IHQ Financial Controller, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial reporting for International Headquarters entities. Working closely with the Financial Control Manager, you will independently own the financial controlling and reporting responsibilities for a defined set of International Headquarters legal entities and accounting topics. You will be hands-on in the month-end close, balance sheet control and internal controls, acting as a trusted financial partner to stakeholders across the organization. This role contributes to major finance transformations, including the transition of transactional activities to Global Business Services, SAP S/4HANA, SOX compliance and US GAAP reporting. The position is based in the Netherlands and sits within the Global Accounting & Reporting function.

Key responsibilities

• Act as the end-to-end accountable financial controller for a defined portfolio of IHQ holding entities, serving as the primary point of contact for all controlling and reporting matters
• Deliver accurate month-end close and reporting, including journals, accruals, intercompany transactions and central cost allocations
• Prepare account reconciliations, balance sheet reviews and internal control documentation, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Support external audits and collaborate closely with Accounting & Reporting, Tax, Treasury and Business Control teams
• Own and continuously improve selected IHQ financial processes, reducing manual effort and increasing efficiency
• Assess and support the implementation of changes in accounting standards, policies and ways of working for assigned entities and accounting topics, operating within a matrix-controlled environment with escalation and overall supervision provided by the Financial Control Manager

Qualifications

Working at JDE Peet’s is hands-on, fast-paced and collaborative. We are looking for someone who enjoys being close to the numbers while taking ownership in an international HQ environment.

For this role as an IHQ Financial Controller, we’re looking for someone who has:

• A relevant academic background in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
• 4 - 8 years of experience in financial accounting or controlling
• Strong knowledge of IFRS and month-end close processes (US GAAP exposure is a plus)
• Experience working in an international or complex organization
• SAP experience or the ability to quickly learn new systems
• A proactive, detail-oriented mindset with strong communication skills

Company Description

Who we are?

We are JDE Peet’s.

What’s it like to work at JDE Peet’s?

At JDE Peet’s, we work as one team guided by our values: we Dare to Amaze, Own It, Make It Simple, and Win Together. Here, you’ll find the freedom to innovate, the courage to take bold steps, and the support to grow your career in a global environment.