Financial Controller

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The Financial Controller will support finance activities to provide high‑class finance service and ensure on‑time, consistent and accurate delivery of financial records. S/He will support developing and maintaining a solid control environment, ensuring that day‑to‑day and closing accounting operations of assigned tasks are performed in accordance with established Brunswick accounting policies and deadlines. S/He ensures accurate and timely completion of balance sheet reconciliations on a monthly basis, manages VAT, Intrastat reporting and ICP reporting, and provides direct assistance to the Finance Manager in the following areas:

• Lead and participate in business process documentation validation, analysis and verification of internal controls, both financial and operational in accordance with SOX, company policy and other applicable legislation.
• Update all business processes on an annual basis.
• Proactively diagnose any control issues and elaborate solutions to deliver continuous improvements in business performance.
• Assist management with implementation of improvements.
• Support external and internal audits.
• Review of credit files on a yearly basis and approve credit lines according to the DoA.
• Understand the dynamics and tasks of the finance team and be able to back up when necessary.
• Support the team in maintaining finance related master data in D365.
• Develop a good understanding of the markets in which the company operates and have a sound knowledge of the financial dynamics of the business.
• Help work on financial projects aimed at improving processes or answering BC/division/BME requirements.
• Operate in line with company policies and procedures, especially relating to SOX, the company ethics program and company’s health, safety and environmental policies.

• Financial – on‑time, consistent and accurate delivery of month‑end actual results.
• Balance sheet reconciliations, VAT & Intrastat reporting.
• Internal process – improve processes touching accounting and business governance; prevent SOX deficiencies.
• Timely answer to customers (external or internal) questions.

• Lankhorst Finance Manager
• Director FP&A & Accounting
• Mercury EMEA CFO
• Lankhorst General Manager
• Lankhorst Leadership team
• VP, EMEA Service, Parts & Accessories

Skills and Knowledge:

• Education:
  
  Accounting / Financial degree.
• Experience:
  
  Three years of postgraduate experience in audit (external or internal), with preference for experience in an international environment.
• IT
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong knowledge of Excel and proficiency in MS Office including Power BI.
• Language Ability:
  Fluent in Dutch and English;
  German is an asset.
• Specific Job
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge of Sarbanes‑Oxley policies and requirements;
  Knowledge of US GAAP and COSO.
• Analytical minded;
  Attention to detail;
  Result oriented;
  Excellent problem‑solving skills;
  Stress resistant;
  Organization skills;
  Rigorous in work;
  Good coaching and communication skills.

The position is classified as Global Grade 11 and offers a salary between €62,500 and €75,000 (paid in 12.96 instalments). The actual offer will consider factors such as skills, experience and location.

Benefits include:

• The possibility to partially work from home.
• Annual bonus plan with a target of 8% of the annual salary.
• Group/pension insurance.
• Employee purchase program for boats, engines and parts and accessories.
• Free access to Linked In Learning to support personal growth.
• A unique, fun, and rewarding work environment that fosters individual growth and rewards performance in the marine segment of the recreational industry.

Brunswick is committed to providing a workplace that offers equal employment opportunities based solely on merit. Discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status under applicable local, state or federal law is not tolerated. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.