Financial Controller

Financial Controller at SHV Energy

Main responsibilities: reporting & consolidation of financial (management) information, compliance with and set-up of new accounting guidelines within SHV Energy and management and set-up of new key reporting systems/ processes. Being a strong business partner for colleagues across the globe and other stakeholders.

SHV Energy is the largest Business Unit within SHV Group: active in 21 countries, 17.000 employees and €9 billion net sales.

Key Responsibilities:
1. Financial reports

• Preparing timely and accurate management (financial) information on a monthly and quarterly basis (actual, budget and rolling forecast) and on request

• Presenting management (financial) reports to senior executives, stakeholders and board members

• Ensure quality control over financial reporting

2. Accounting guidelines

• Ensure proper compliance with all applicable accounting regulations

• Coordinate, develop and update internal accounting policies and guidelines

• Research technical accounting issues for compliance

3. Business partner

• Providing helpful feedback to colleagues and other stakeholders (e.g. close process, accounting principles, IT reporting systems etc.)

• Participate in special projects as required

4. Reporting process/ system

• Implement new group reporting system and related procedures 

• Take initiative and drive continuous improvement activities related to reporting processes and systems (SAP BPC and Power BI)

• Managing the financial reporting process (including budgeting and forecasting)

• Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting process

• Perform continuous assessment of the close process and process re-engineering to reduce the timing to close the financial period

• Support of month end close of allocated Bus

• Educate BUs in reporting and improving Record to report process

5. Annual report

• Coordinate and prepare the Company’s annual report

• Coordinate the Company’s annual audit with independent auditors

6. Management

• Management of stakeholders: understanding of business requirements and effective communication

What we are looking for:

• 5+ years of overall combined accounting and finance experience in an international environment for a large company or a big 4 audit firm

• Master’s degree in accounting or business administration

• Working experience in an international environment

• Currently living and working in the Netherlands

• Strong finance reporting and analytical skills

• Experience with month-end/ year-end close process

• Advanced understanding of accounting principles and procedures (IFRS)

• Thorough knowledge of working with (financial) data models and IT systems (such as SAP BPC and Power BI)

• Excellent proficiency in English both written and verbal

• Good communication skills

• Primarily in office environment. Will be expected to travel as needed to company subsidiaries

What we offer:

• An opportunity to join a growing team where you truly get the opportunity to work in a broad range and make an impact on the projects you will be involved in.

• The opportunity to contribute to a more sustainable world.

• Working for a company that cares for its employees and has focus on diversity & inclusion.

• An attractive salary to the position with good primary and secondary benefits.

• Flexible working arrangements to work hybrid from home and the office.

• A modern high tech office located right next to the Hoofddorp station with great facilities and an open work plan.

• It’s a full-time position but we are open to discuss part-time.

For more information please contact Geert Venderink, Group Finance Controller, via geert.venderink@shvenergy.com or if this sounds like you, apply directly by clicking the apply button.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Pre-screening questions before applying and an online assessment will be part of the recruitment procedure. A pre-employment screening will be applicable before you join us as an employee.

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