Back to search.Approach People - Financial Analyst - Based in Copenhagen
| Employment Type: | Permanent |
| Location: | Denmark |
| Salary: | 50k |
| Languages: | English, Danish |
APPROACH PEOPLE www.approachpeople.com is a fast growing International recruitment group, located in Paris, Dublin, Barcelona and Lyon.
Our team of consultants, experienced and specialised, recruits all over Europe for various departments (IT, accounting / finance, sales, administration,...).
Since 1999, APPROACH PEOPLE is the partner of many companies and multinational groups. They look for recruiting the best candidates and rely on our multilingual expertise and on our international network, to carry out these missions.
RESPONSABILITIES
Analyze and interpret actual results versus budget (P&L, Direct Expenses, Std cost., etc)
Ensure that actual costs are in-line with budgeted costs and work with department heads and sales/marketing to ensure appropriate controls and reporting are in place.
Ensure all corporate and accounting principles, particularly SOX, are followed. Ensure all approval processes are adequate and followed and monitored according to company guidelines and Local Business Unit needs
Support the Business Controller in the Budget process and Rolling Forecast preparation. Download reporting on Hyperion and provide the appropriate analysis
Verify the P & Ls and Business Unit/Local Entity Balance sheet accounts. Ensure accruals are correctly recorded and entered into the P & Ls. Validate as required with other managers all costs associated with closing P & Ls.
Support Swiss Service Centre in fulfilling local compliance requirements, e.g. statutory accounts, VAT reporting.
In collaboration with the Business Controller, provide in-depth analysis and perspective on key customers/channels and local spend areas, such as advertising and promotions/TPRs.
Coordinate with the Business Controller and Geneva Tax Managers support to present monthly and yearly taxes to Nordic authorities knowing and ensure Local Tax Legislation is applied.
Be the contact person of the Geneva Shared Service Center for all the customer services queries. Ensure all issues are resolved and liaise with the sales department when necessary.
Follow up and update if necessary the accounts database on EDI
Send Capex Control and follow-up of Cir Approvals, invoices related.
Cross-charge Inter company invoices-Geneva cross-charge (Duty-free files, training manager, and freight).
Define local internal control policies and ensure they are followed
Coordinate Auditors. Collaborate with Auditors and provide them with any data or documentation required
QUALIFICATIONS
University graduate, preferably with Economics or Finance degree.
Strong experience in an accounting/financial analysis role for a minimum of 3 years, preferably within a consumer goods company.
Language skills: Fluency in English and Danish (both written and spoken) is essential; other languages would be an asset.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
IT Skills: Excellent PC skills in Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook.
Financial Systems: Data Mining (Data Warehouse), Hyperion and JDE.
Personal Skills: Stability of performance under pressure. Ability throughout to respond quickly and flexibly.
Accuracy and attention to details.
Inter-Personal Skills: Strong interpersonal and motivational skills.
Other: High level of analytical and financial skills, problem solving skills, excellent oral and written communication.
Travel Requirements: Office based.
Our team of consultants, experienced and specialised, recruits all over Europe for various departments (IT, accounting / finance, sales, administration,...).
Since 1999, APPROACH PEOPLE is the partner of many companies and multinational groups. They look for recruiting the best candidates and rely on our multilingual expertise and on our international network, to carry out these missions.
RESPONSABILITIES
Analyze and interpret actual results versus budget (P&L, Direct Expenses, Std cost., etc)
Ensure that actual costs are in-line with budgeted costs and work with department heads and sales/marketing to ensure appropriate controls and reporting are in place.
Ensure all corporate and accounting principles, particularly SOX, are followed. Ensure all approval processes are adequate and followed and monitored according to company guidelines and Local Business Unit needs
Support the Business Controller in the Budget process and Rolling Forecast preparation. Download reporting on Hyperion and provide the appropriate analysis
Verify the P & Ls and Business Unit/Local Entity Balance sheet accounts. Ensure accruals are correctly recorded and entered into the P & Ls. Validate as required with other managers all costs associated with closing P & Ls.
Support Swiss Service Centre in fulfilling local compliance requirements, e.g. statutory accounts, VAT reporting.
In collaboration with the Business Controller, provide in-depth analysis and perspective on key customers/channels and local spend areas, such as advertising and promotions/TPRs.
Coordinate with the Business Controller and Geneva Tax Managers support to present monthly and yearly taxes to Nordic authorities knowing and ensure Local Tax Legislation is applied.
Be the contact person of the Geneva Shared Service Center for all the customer services queries. Ensure all issues are resolved and liaise with the sales department when necessary.
Follow up and update if necessary the accounts database on EDI
Send Capex Control and follow-up of Cir Approvals, invoices related.
Cross-charge Inter company invoices-Geneva cross-charge (Duty-free files, training manager, and freight).
Define local internal control policies and ensure they are followed
Coordinate Auditors. Collaborate with Auditors and provide them with any data or documentation required
QUALIFICATIONS
University graduate, preferably with Economics or Finance degree.
Strong experience in an accounting/financial analysis role for a minimum of 3 years, preferably within a consumer goods company.
Language skills: Fluency in English and Danish (both written and spoken) is essential; other languages would be an asset.
SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
IT Skills: Excellent PC skills in Excel, Word, Power Point and Outlook.
Financial Systems: Data Mining (Data Warehouse), Hyperion and JDE.
Personal Skills: Stability of performance under pressure. Ability throughout to respond quickly and flexibly.
Accuracy and attention to details.
Inter-Personal Skills: Strong interpersonal and motivational skills.
Other: High level of analytical and financial skills, problem solving skills, excellent oral and written communication.
Travel Requirements: Office based.
Due to the nature of this position, the recruiter has requested to restrict applications by location. Only candidates in Europe (EEA) may apply.
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