Financial Controller

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Founded in 1910, Samsonite is the world’s leading luggage brand with an extensive legacy in trendsetting travel solutions. Renowned for breakthrough research, development and its commitment to innovation, Samsonite has since its inception excelled in a number of industry firsts and offers an extensive range of travel, business, kids, casual and personal accessory products to help travellers journey further, with ever lighter and stronger products. Samsonite is represented in Europe through 18 entities in the major European countries.

Thefinancial controller oversees the group financial activities across Europe. He/she is based in the headquarters of Samsonite Europe NV, that is located in Oudenaarde. Limited travel to other countries is required.

The financial controller performs a senior management function. He/she reports directly to the VP Finance.

Key Responsibilities

The Financial Controller is responsible for/

• Overseeing that the month-end financial reports, financial profit and loss, balance sheet, cashflow statement amongst others are timely prepared.
• Overseeing the monthly close and consolidation process.
• Overseeing the monthly internal controls are timely prepared.
• Is responsible for financial reporting to the VP finance.

The Financial Controller activities are:

• Reviewing the financial reports to ensure they are accurate.
• Performing month end controls to ensure the financial reports are accurate.
• Evaluating and managing risk. Recommending changes on third party contracts to minimize the financial risk for the company.
• Performing and implementing proper internal controls.
• Tracking, reporting, and analyzing budget variances.
• Preparing monthly forecasts.
• Recommending changes to improve financial performance.
• Possible involvement in mergers and acquisitions

The Financial Controller:

• Understands complex business processes and the main business drivers.
• Supports the financial function with analysis activities to ensure the group’s financial health and to improve the financial performance.
• Works closely with the financial management on complex accounting issues and in writing and updating accounting procedures.
• Trains staff on finance issues and/or accounting activities.
• Works closely with the finance managers and managers across all departments of the organization, as well as external parties.

Applicants should ideally:

• Have a Master’s degree in accounting or equivalent.
• Have proven experience in finance management.
• Have 10+ years of experience in finance, preferable in the manufacturing industry.
• Have sound knowledge of accounting fundamentals.
• Be multilingual with proficiency in Dutch and English.
• Demonstrate high level of accuracy and attention to details.
• Be compliance oriented.
• Have a proficiency in accounting software (SAP, HFM).
• Have outstanding analytical skills.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills.
• Have good communication skills.
• Be a good team player.
• Have a positive mindset.
• Have a can-do mentality.

Our offer

• A unique opportunity to work within an international company with a strong brand image, major player and world leader in its category.
• An employer with strong values, a clear vision to grow and innovate, and where sustainability is a key element of its journey.
• Working on a European level in a dynamic team and have an attractive salary package with various additional benefits.