Financial Controller with Italian

Application deadline:
Location: Gdansk 80-309, Poland, Poland
Contract type: Temporary
Job ID: 2691

Role Description

Are you ready to take the next step in your finance career? Join LEO Pharma and become a Financial Controller in our Finance Hub EMEA. In this role, you will play a vital role in coordinating accounting tasks, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting, and driving process improvements. If you are a detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for excellence, this is the opportunity for you!

Shape the LEO Pharma of tomorrow

At LEO Pharma, our mission transcends the conventional. We're on an ambitious path to become the leaders in medical dermatology worldwide.

In our Finance Hub EMEAwe share a "challenge accepted" mindset and are guided by our winning behaviours of simplification, collaboration, and accountability, to achieve our goals.

Your role

As a Financial Controller, you will have the following key responsibilities:

• Coordinate and prepare region-specific accounting tasks for own affiliates
• Lead data and information gathering, validation, and exchange between BPO provider, CPO provider, and affiliate organization
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations
• Review monthly financial reporting and provide explanations for financial figures and balance sheet movement
• Ensure compliance with IFRS and statutory reporting requirements
• Monitor internal controls and support in achieving an efficient control environment
• Co-lead external audit processes, including tax audits
• Implement local legal, and statutory requirements and drive process improvements
• Act as an accounting subject matter expert for own affiliates
• Participate in global projects for process optimization
• Oversee in indirect tax and statutory financial statement
• Support other entities in VAT-related tasks

Your qualifications

To succeed in this role, we imagine that you have the following qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Economics, Accounting or a similar field
• Solid knowledge and experience in IFRS
• 3-7 years of experience in finance accounting
• Advanced knowledge of working with financial books
• Advanced experience with SAP Systems
• Professional written and verbal English and Italian skills required

Your new team

Join a dynamic and collaborative Finance Hub EMEA team at LEO Pharma. You will have the opportunity to:

• Work with a team of finance professionals dedicated to driving financial excellence
• Collaborate with BPO and CPO providers to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Engage in process improvement initiatives and global projects
• Be part of a supportive and inclusive work environment

Your application

You do not need to upload a cover letter, but feel free to add a few sentences in your resume or CV on why this position has your interest.

Beyond the skin

Join LEO Pharma, a global leader in medical dermatology, as we go beyond the skin to make a lasting impact. Our innovative approach sets us apart. We are dedicated to leaving a legacy that positively impacts patients, colleagues, and our planet.

At LEO Pharma, we believe in the power of individuals to drive change. Our flat organizational structure empowers you to make a visible impact and offers versatile roles for professional growth. We value diversity and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, recognizing that our different perspectives, backgrounds, and attitudes enable us to make the best decisions. Join our passionate team at LEO Pharma and be yourself as we work together to make a difference.

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