Finance Controller Foods DACH (d/f/m)
Core
Senior finance leader accountable for the integrity of financial accounting, reporting, risk, and control for Unilever Foods DACH legal entities (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) in preparation for a merger with McCormick.
Role type
Senior Finance Controller
Builds
Financial reporting, risk controls, and audit processes for the DACH region
Domain
Consumer Packaged Goods (Food & Beverage) / Financial Accounting
Required skills
Financial accounting, US GAAP, SOX controls, German statutory accounting, Risk management, Internal/External audit leadership, People leadership, Treasury operations
Preferred skills
Professional accounting qualification (CA/CPA/ACCA), SAP S/4HANA experience
Technologies
SAP S/4HANA, US GAAP, SOX
Responsibilities
Lead internal and external audits; Ensure Financial Controls Framework (incl. SOX) is embedded; Proactively lead the risk management agenda; Ensure accurate and timely group and local statutory reporting; Continuously improve accounting quality and implement US GAAP standards; Oversee statutory accounting, filing, and governance requirements; Oversee Treasury operations and local bank relations; Act as a trusted adviser to DACH Finance and business leadership; Lead, coach, and develop the local Controlling team.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
