Purpose of the role
Global Blue the Shared Service organization provides centralized finance and accounting services to the Group. We are registered on the NYSE and we are active in a dynamically growing industry, SOX compliance and continuous improvement is key for our success.
The Financial Reporting Lead Analyst is a senior accounting expert who takes care of the group reporting, statutory reporting, SOX compliance and decision support of the entity
Responsibilities
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Manages Group month end close activities of the entity, prepares monthly/quarterly/annual summary unit review package for auditors and senior management
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Ensures data completeness, accuracy and timeliness for IRIS reporting
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Manages the Statutory close and reporting of the entity
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Provides cross-team coordination with AP, GL and other Finance teams to ensure a smooth and compliant close
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Owner of the SOX controls of the entity
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Supports critical business decisions by analyzing finance metrics
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Single point of contact for the business
Skills and Competencies
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Broad knowledge of IFRS; experience applying IFRS at the transaction and financial reporting levels
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Experience converting an entity from a national GAAP to IFRS and/or design of SOX controls is an advantage
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Experience training others in IFRS
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Good problem solving skills
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Positive can-do mentality
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Precise, structured and success-oriented way of working
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Able to build and maintain effective working relationships with a range of people
Qualifications and education requirements
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Working experience in Finance in an international environment: 5-10 years
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Audit experience is an advantage
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Degree in Business/Finance/Accounting or equivalent education
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ACCA certification or CPA registration is an advantage
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Fluent English
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Excel and Blackline user experience
Top Skills
What We Do
At Global Blue, we firmly believe that enhancing the shopping experience drives performance.
Our mission is to seamlessly connect shoppers and brands worldwide by simplifying the shopping experience and boosting retailer performance. With over 40 years of industry expertise, we have pioneered Tax Free Shopping and expanded into the Payment and Post-Purchase business.
As a technology partner, we lead our industries with innovative technology and data-driven insights, bringing unparalleled value at every touchpoint along the shopping journey. We support retailers in handling over 35 million Tax Free Shopping transactions every year and our payment partners in elevating the experience of more than 31 million transactions worldwide. Our post-purchase solutions also cater to the needs of over 47m e-commerce shoppers. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange, we generated €20bn Sales in Store and €311M revenue in FY 2022/23.
Our diverse community of over 2,000 employees represent more than 80 nationalities across 53 countries. At Global Blue, we cultivate a culture of empowerment, encouraging our teams to collaborate and support one another.
Together, we innovate, create, and strive towards a brighter future for the businesses we serve.
With Global Blue, enjoy the journey.