Financial Controller Analyst

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Job Description: Your work environment: We are looking to recruit a Financial Controller Analyst , reporting to the Plant Controller, based in Saarlouis (Germany). This is a plant producing Aluminium Beverage cans and Ends, working 24/7. This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic, ambitious individual to join a multinational organisation, with the ability to provide many opportunities in Europe, Middle East and Africa. Your mission in Crown: - Ensure strong internal controls framework is in place and compliance to internal policies; - Control, alert and implement corrective actions in case of identified financial issues. - Liaise with European Shared Service Centre (SSC) to ensure all costs are properly posted or accrued and coordinate with other departments accordingly. - Prepare and post accounting entries in SAP S/4 HANA in line with Crown policies and local regulations. - Liaise with SSC to ensure credit limits are respected and payments and overdues are properly followed up. - Monitor manufacturing costs and analyse variance against standard manufacturing costs. - Guarantee the accuracy of COGS data - Perform intercompany reconciliations and reporting using OneStream tools. - Liaise with the Commercial Team and Commercial Controller on sales prices, contracts, rebate accruals and LME reconciliations. - Ensure SOX compliance and maintain documentation for control testing. - Execute month-end closing activities under the supervision of the finance team. - Review and execute housekeeping activities on balance sheet accounts. - Identify process improvement opportunities, including automation initiatives. About you: Essential - 2-3 years of experience in accounting, finance or audit within a commercial or manufacturing environment. - Good understanding of accounting principles and financial control processes. - Hands-on experience in finance functions, preferably in a manufacturing environment. - Strong Excel and data handling skills - Hands-on experience with SAP or similar ERP systems. - Proficient in Excel; fluent in German and good command of English. - Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and proactive mindset to problem solving and process improvement - Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and responsibilities - Ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams - Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills Desirable - Post-graduate qualification (MSc, MBA) in Finance, accounting or auditing. - Member or part-qualified in a recognised accounting body (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA) or equivalent experience - Experience in a multinational or shared service environment. - Familiarity with US GAAP and SOX compliance frameworks and OneStream reporting tools. - Additional European language.

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