Senior Accounting & Reporting Accountant - PLC Company Controller

ABOUT US

Tate & Lyle is on a journey of change, inspired by our purpose of Transforming Lives through the Science of Food. Today, we are a global leader in sweetening, texture and fortification products that remove calories and add fibre. Customers use our innovations to create healthier, tastier food and drink for billions of consumers. Across the world, we are unlocking the curiosity and courage in our people – to foster a truly experimental culture and create a tech-enabled, more agile, risk-ready operation. Join us to play your part in growing our business and its positive impact on communities, society and the planet.

Tate & Lyle Global Shared Services Centre in Łódź is the principal location for handling the business support activities and processes for Tate & Lyle, both transactional as well as value-added business partnering support. Starting operations in 2011 with less than 50 people, we now have over 350 employees supporting operations globally. We have 30 teams operating in Łódź to provide service in the areas of Finance, Customer Service, Procurement, HR/People Services, and IS/IT

Tate & Lyle, we believe our people are our secret ingredient and people that join us will fuel and contribute to our success. Our vision is to be the leading provider of specialty food ingredients and solutions. We provide ingredients and solutions to the food, beverage and other industries, operating from more than 30 locations around the world. We turn raw materials into distinctive, high quality ingredients. These ingredients and solutions add taste, texture, nutrition and increased functionality to products that millions of people around the world use or consume every day.

Currently we are looking for a PLC Controller to join our Group Finance team, reporting into Group in London, the role is based in Global Shared Services (GSS) in Łódź, Poland.

PLC Controller (Controller for Headquarter) undertake all aspects of financial management, including corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures. PLC Controller responsibilities will also include overseeing of financial risk.

This is an exciting opportunity to control the processes, manage and improve headquarter financial performance and direct accounting operations in PLC.

The role holder will be controlling accounting records, evaluating and highlighting risk, ensuring compliance with regulations, actively supporting in financial statements publishing, overseeing accounting operations, analysing financial data, monitoring expenditure, coordinating auditing processes and ensuring accuracy of financial information.

Core responsibilities:

• Acting as Controller for Headquarter entity incl. regular P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow review as well as overseeing operational Teams (AP, AR, RTR)
• Responsible for Headquarter financial analysis and regulatory reporting delivery by cooperating with operational Teams (AP, AR, RTR), Group Finance, Group Tax
• Managing all finance and accounting operations for Headquarter
• Leading Intercompany process within Headquarter including calculation of statutory recharges as well as close cooperation with Group Tax on allocation principles and IC agreements
• Take active part in yearly Audit controls including direct contact with auditors and managing audit queries within accounting departments
• Coordinating the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts for Headquarter
• Working closely with Group Finance on preparing yearly and periodic financial statements for Headquarter
• Oversee Month End Close processes from proper accounting perspective
• Ensure quality control over financial transactions and financial reporting
• Other ad hoc controller duties as necessary

Requirements:

• Graduate in Finance / Accounting / Economics
• Experience in finance management and GAAP Accounting
• Auditing experience would be an important asset
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong English / Polish language skills
• Strong presentation skills
• Ability to work to tight deadlines
• Ability to work with senior stakeholders in a professional manner
• Strong excel skills as a must
• Data visualization experience beneficial
• System knowledge (SAP & HFM) would be an important asset
• Ability to simplify / improve processes
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

We offer a global rewards package to all employees alongside a range of country-specific benefits. In addition to the flexible working policy, hybrid working model & competitive salary we offer:

• Extensive development opportunities and programs (vertical & horizontal promotions, foreign assignments, projects, broad range of internal & external training)
• Private medical care, including dental care
• MyBenefit Platform, including Multisport
• Lunch subsidy
• Work from home benefits package
• Languages assistance program
• Personal trainer
• Life Insurance
• LinkedIn Learning Platform access
• Employee Assistance Program (an online platform to support your well-being) and Mental Wellness University
• Possibility to participate in various programs & projects, including activities in Charity Team, First Aid Team, Emergency Team, Active Team and Eco Team
• Last but not least: Work in a welcoming, stimulating, and energetic environment where you can unleash your potential

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

About Us

With 165 years of ingredient innovation, Tate & Lyle helps food and beverage brands grow by winning on taste, nutrition and performance. The company’s ingredients power products consumed by millions every day, delivering value in 120 markets. Tate & Lyle combines leading expertise in sweetening, mouthfeel and fortification to reduce sugar, calories and fat, add fibre and protein, and optimise texture and stability across beverages, dairy, bakery, snacks, soups, sauces and dressings. With approximately 5,000 experts across around 75 locations in 38 countries, Tate & Lyle partners globally to solve challenges, accelerate launches and deliver commercial advantage, guided by its brand promise: Science, Solutions, Society worldwide. 

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