Job Title:  Financial Controller

No Relocation Assistance Offered
# 162092 - Breda, Noord Brabant, Netherlands

Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

We are recognized for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!
 

Financial Controller

Benelux

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of people and their pets? What about having the opportunity to connect with others across the world, full of stimulating discussions, and making impactful contributions? If this is how you see your career, Hill’s is the place to be!

Our mission is to help enrich and lengthen the special relationships between people and their pets by providing the best groundbreaking pet nutrition technology, products, and expertise to pet owners, veterinary professionals and other key pet professionals worldwide. In short, we are proud to be a globally recognized Best Place to Work.

What you'll do:

As the Financial Controller your understanding of the Finance Organization and its end-to-end process is vital. An expert in standardization, simplification, and continuous improvement, you are responsible for managing financial documents such as balance sheets and bank accounts and aiding in ensuring compliance in global (GAAP, IFRS, US GAAP, SOX) and local accounting standards. This is done through the placement of effective controls and guidelines achieving a high level of accuracy.

Every day is different, but below is a sample of what you will experience and expect to accomplish:

• Prepare monthly financial accounts: reconcile accounts / calculating and post accruals and prepayments / prepare month end closing pack and review P&L and balance sheet with Finance manager / maintaining spend schedules for cross-functional partners
• Manage accounts payable: act as liaison between business and accounts payable team / review and approval of weekly payment runs / Monthly critical metrics review meetings with Accounts Payable team / Assist cross-functional partners with Purchase Order creation and other technical queries
• Maintain Internal and SOX controls: maintain documentation and review of SOX and internal control processes / perform annual internal control efficiency testing and implementation of any remediation plans / coordinate and handle external and internal audits
• Prepare taxes: prepare monthly VAT return and provide supporting documentation as required / assist in the preparation of the provisional and corporate income tax returns / assist with the preparation of withholding tax returns / assist with audits and annual corporate income tax submissions
• Process payroll: post and reconcile the monthly payroll cost, working closely with local HR to define policies ( f.e. expense policy)
• Assist with the preparation of the annual financial statements including US GAAP to statutory reconciliation for both

WHOA, this is totally me!

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting and/or Finance or equivalent
• A minimum of 3 years proficient knowledge on local (NL and/or BE) GAAP and US GAAP
• Excel and Google sheets skills, SAP proficiency is a strong plus
• Strong communicator in Dutch and English with ability to “speak up” and challenge commercial & marketing teams
• Analytical and pragmatic - we’re a very data and hands-on driven company

What we offer you:

• An unique opportunity to be part of a daring and successful team building a meaningful brand in a professional and international company, where strong contributions are recognised and acknowledged
• An attractive salary package including a bonus and premium free pension
• Flexibility; we have a hybrid working model providing the possibility to work from home 2 days per week and 3 days onsite in Breda
• A sustainable bicycle plan
• From the end of May till the end of September we have “Summer Hours” where we provide the flexibility to enjoy the weekend earlier on Friday afternoon

If you’ve read this far, we bet it’s because you are serious about joining our team of hardworking people so just hit the “apply” button to submit your application.

Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.

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