Consolidation Specialist

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3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Consolidation team is deliberately small, offering direct visibility and end-to-end ownership of workstreams. The role reports directly to the Head of Consolidation and has a significant impact on the Group's published financial numbers. It places the individual at the center of the finance organization, interacting with local finance teams, Group functions, and external auditors, providing a comprehensive view of the business. This position is ideal for those seeking technical IFRS work with high visibility.

Requirements

Master's degree in accounting or finance.
At least three years in technical accounting and financial reporting with deep knowledge of IFRS, gained in a large multinational group or in an audit or consultancy firm.
Deep knowledge of consolidation rules and techniques.
Professional-level English, written and spoken.
Practical fluency in AI tools like Claude, standing alongside IFRS expertise. Candidates must already use AI to speed up real-world reporting and analysis while possessing the critical judgment required to know when to trust AI outputs and when to double-check them for accuracy.
Advanced Microsoft Excel: lookups, pivot tables, and confidence working with large volumes of data.
Solid working knowledge of Google Workspace, in particular G-Sheets.

Nice To Haves

Audit experience gained in a Big 4 firm.
Working knowledge of Tagetik, or of a comparable consolidation and reporting system.

Responsibilities

Contribute actively to the preparation, analysis, and release of the Group consolidated financial statements in line with IFRS, internal control requirements, and the Group monthly financial calendar.
Support the team with work that serves other departments across the Group.
Prepare, maintain, and execute the reconciliation of consolidated ledger accounts and financial statements, including monthly consolidated balance sheet, profit and loss, cash flow, and equity statements, capital expenditure schedules, and intercompany schedules.
Prepare and execute consolidation adjustments and intercompany calculations according to the Group’s Transfer Pricing policies.
Reconcile the Group Net Financial Position on a monthly basis and account for key personnel long-term incentive plans.
Run periodical reviews of the reporting packages prepared by local finance managers in Tagetik.
Support the preparation of the Impairment Test (IAS 36) and of interim and annual disclosures.
Support the preparation of forecast figures and financial modelling on request, both at Group and local level.
Develop, test, deploy, and maintain consolidated reports in Tagetik.
Design and maintain internal controls over financial reporting processes, ensuring control activities are fully executed, documented, and formalized.
Build and maintain documented procedures for efficient systems, processes, and controls, including reporting guidelines for Group subsidiaries and maintaining the Group Chart of Accounts.
Support the implementation and set-up of consolidation procedures and the intercompany set-up.
Manage the relationship with external auditors and consultants on ordinary requests under the supervision of the Head of Consolidation.
Act as a reference point for local finance teams and other Group functions on consolidation and reporting matters.

Benefits

Shorter working week (36h as full time), with a half working day on Fridays.
Flexible start and end of the working day.
Possibility to work from anywhere for a period of time per year defined according to local regulations.
Fri-Yays: half a day on Friday morning with a no-meeting mandate and dedicated to deep work, personal growth, learning and training and/or focus time.
Professional and managerial skills development training paths.
Access to e-learning platforms such as O’reilly, Udemy, Coursera (depending on the department), and to our internal platform offering bespoke training content.
2 paid days off per year for volunteering purposes.
Occasional social events to foster connections among colleagues.
Travel industry discounts and flash exclusive staff fares.
Leave options for significant life moments (e.g. parental responsibilities, marriages, bereavements, relocations, etc.) in line with local laws.