Group Financial Controller

EDCO is a fast-growing, internationally operating trade organisation. With a range of more than 24,000 products, we supply to various large and well-known DIY stores, garden centres, retail chains and department stores. EDCO carries a number of product lines under its own brand name, such as Grundig, Duracell, Alpina and Kinzo. We are constantly looking for new product ideas and have managed to realise strong growth both autonomously and through various acquisitions. The global group consists of EDCO, SHI, Edelman, Newco and MAXECOM. With 1,200 employees, we have acquired a strong position in the market. Due to professionalisation and growth, we are looking for a Group Financial Controller.

Job Description

As Group Financial Controller, you have a broad and varied role. You are partly responsible for the reporting process of the 54 countries in which EDCO is active. But also matters in the field of tax, compliance and M&A related activities are part of your package of tasks. You work closely together in a small and close-knit team and you are challenged to investigate and tackle (complex) financial issues. In doing so, you have a lot of contact with the business and you participate in fun and challenging projects. This is a varied and independent position in an environment with a very pleasant working atmosphere where you can develop yourself broadly. You report to the Manager Group Financial Control.

Your tasks will include:

• The consolidation process of the group and the coordination thereof with the (foreign) entities;

• Coordinating the process around the monthly closing;

• Preparing the annual accounts and the audit;

• Optimizing the financial processes, aimed at, for example, accelerating the process around the monthly closing;

• Co-responsible for the tax returns and advising on various tax issues;

• Drawing up and analyzing management and ad hoc reports;

• Following the laws and regulations and ensuring that changes in these are implemented correctly;

• Participating in various projects, such as the implementation of a new ERP package and a consolidation tool;

• Sparring partner and advisor on (complex) financial issues.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a financial field (Business Economics, Accountancy, etc.).
• 3+ years of relevant experience as a financial controller, (assistant) auditor, or a similar position.
• Experience with (complex) consolidation tasks.
• Comfortable working in a dynamic, commercially-driven environment.
• Strong communication skills.
• Fluent in English.
• We do not offer a Sponsorship for this position so only EU citizens can apply.
• Eindhoven region.

We Offer

• A versatile position in an informal organization with a very pleasant working atmosphere;
• A competitive salary based on your experience and education.
• 25 vacation days annually, with the possibility to earn an additional 4 days!
• A premium-free pension plan, which allows you to keep more of your net salary.
• Flexible working hours at EDCO, with the option to start between 07:00 and 09:00 daily.
• Opportunities to follow courses and training through the EDCO Academy.
• A very active events committee that organizes multiple outings throughout the year.