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Retail 'Power Brand'

Positive trading outlook

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European Financial Controller

London

£75k - £85k

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I am working an exclusive project for one of the 'big global names' in the Retail sector to appoint a European Financial Controller.

Despite recent gloomy economic forecasts, this particular business has traded well and continues to meet their global sales target.

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Key responsibilities include:

• Ownership for monthly, quarterly and yearly reporting cycles.

• Application of Local GAAP (France, Germany, Switzerland, Benelux) principles and conversion to US GAAP.

• Develop a robust internal controls framework and apply SOX controls.

• Manage cash flow and forecasting.

• Build a repository of information relating to financial reporting matters.

• Offer general business insight and performance review to enhance regional profitability.

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Candidate Criteria:

• Qualified Accountant (or European equivalent Masters)

• Experience in a pan-European reporting role covering continental markets (Germany, France, Switzerland, Benelux etc)

• US GAAP and SOX advantageous

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