Picnic
E-Commerce
FinancialController
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“Financial Controller at Picnic. Skills: Financial control, Balance sheet control, Internal controls, Financial reporting. Take ownership of financial control framework. Manage fixed asset register”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure total balance sheet integrity; Drive cross-departmental standardization; Implement internal controls; Ensure accurate reporting; Ensure timely reporting
Industry & Context.
Process optimization; Re-engineer workflows
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5+ years experience, Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Master's degree in Accounting, Bachelor's degree in Finance, Master's degree in Finance, Bachelor's degree in Economics, Master's degree in Economics, IFRS knowledge, Dutch GAAP knowledge, MS Excel advanced proficiency, ERP systems experience, English fluency
Nice to Have
Professional qualification (RA), Professional qualification (RC), Professional qualification (ACCA), Professional qualification (CIMA), Workday experience
What You'll Do.
Take ownership of financial control framework
Manage fixed asset register
Ensure technical compliance
Ensure accurate valuation
Apply uniform accounting policy
Lead close process for fixed assets
Manage depreciation runs
Manage lease accounting
Report asset-related KPIs
Re-engineer asset-tracking workflows
Design automated internal controls
Implement automated systems integrations
Establish accounting guidelines
Establish accounting policies
Serve as principal lead for auditors
Serve as principal lead for regulators
Take ownership of audit files
Take ownership of disclosures
Take ownership of accounting positions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Group Control Team; Country controllers; Operational leads; External auditors
Communication Scope
Align country controllers; Align operational leads; Align external auditors
Full Job Description
In a nutshell We're looking for a Financial Controller who combines technical accounting mastery with a rigorous approach to financial governance and process optimization. You will take senior ownership of the financial control framework, starting with the controls surrounding the physical and intangible asset portfolio of the entire Picnic group. This role is expected to have significant impact on the control framework of remaining processes. As we scale a best-in-class Finance function, we need an expert who can move beyond manual execution to architect robust, automated financial reporting infrastructure across our entities. Working closely within the Group Control Team, you will ensure total balance sheet integrity, drive cross-departmental standardization, and implement the internal controls necessary to ensure accurate and timely reporting. Tricks of the trade Financial Governance & Ownership: Take end-to-end accountability for the global Fixed Asset Register, ensuring technical compliance, accurate valuation, and uniform accounting policy application across all Picnic entities. Month-End & Consolidation Oversight: Lead the close process for fixed assets and capital expenditure at the group level. You will manage depreciation runs, lease accounting, and the consolidated reporting of asset-related KPIs to the leadership team. Cross-Functional Process Optimization: Critically evaluate and re-engineer asset-tracking workflows across IT, Operations, and Country Control teams. You will design and implement automated internal controls and systems integrations to eliminate reporting inefficiencies and risks. Technical Compliance & Policy: Act as the group's subject matter expert on capitalization criteria and asset lifecycles. You will establish clear accounting guidelines and policies, ensuring cross-functional departments compliance. Audit Mastery: Serve as the principal lead for external auditors and regulatory authorities regarding group investments, taking full
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