Financial Controller (Spanish speaking)

Nomad Foods Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading frozen food company is seeking a talented Financial Controller (Spanish speaking) to manage end-to-end accounting processes and ensure compliance with all reporting and control requirements. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in team management and a strong command of advanced accounting software. This role offers the potential for career growth within a diverse finance team.

Benefits

Career progression potential

Team-oriented culture

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA).
• Fluent in Spanish.
• Experience managing a team of accountants.
• Proven track record of process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for timely submission of VAT and other reports.
• Lead preparation of local statutory accounts.
• Close month-end reporting cycle accurately.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls.

Skills

Fluent Spanish

Team management

Hands-on approach

Advanced accounting software skills

Proactive adaptability

Education

CIMA / ACCA / ACA qualification

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

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We are seeking a highly motivated, qualified accountant to join our diverse shared finance centre playing a key role in our daily finance operations. You will be working alongside a talented, like‑minded team for some of Europe’s largest frozen food brands, including Birdseye, Aunt Bessie, Findus and Goodfella pizzas.

About the role

The role will play a key part in providing guidance and experience within the R2R team and the wider SSC, and will be important in embedding the new ERP system and best‑in‑class finance and accounting processes. The role is responsible for the end‑to‑end accounting and controls for market legal entities and will ensure critical reporting and control performance is completed correctly and to deadlines.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for the accurate and timely submission of indirect reporting, including VAT, Intrastat and EC Sales List, and for the processes that record the relevant data in the general ledger.
• Lead the preparation of local statutory accounts for markets, working with outsource service providers where required.
• Close the month‑end reporting cycle accurately and on time.
• Responsible for the end‑to‑end record‑to‑report cycle for the market(s).
• Ensure companies meet all compliance requirements.
• Support the Group Finance in the annual/monthly accounting cycle.
• Perform monthly ledger reconciliations and controls, delivering a true and correct general ledger position by monthly and annual deadlines to meet the Group’s stakeholder reporting requirements.
• Apply advanced technical knowledge of IFRS and experience of practical application, ensuring quality control over financial transactions and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with legal entity Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) controls for the SSC and ensure they are completed accurately and timely.

About you

• Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA).
• Spanish speaking (Fluent).
• Experience managing a team of accountants and 3rd‑party accounting providers.
• Track record of driving continuous improvement of entity accounting, close and reporting related systems and processes.
• Ability to take a hands‑on approach while delegating and supervising the work of others.
• Strong computer skills, including advanced use of accounting software, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to work in a changing environment, proactively responding to changing requirements.
• Ability to work both independently and with a team, and to inspire non‑financial teams.

What we can offer you

• An ambitious employer with recognised brands and growth potential.
• The potential to progress your career across different areas of Birdseye and Nomad Foods.
• A culture where you are part of a team, encouraged to make a difference.