Formica Group is the leading provider of branded, designed surfacing solutions for commercial and residential customers worldwide. As the world’s largest manufacturer of High Pressure Laminate the group’s international network of design, manufacturing, distribution, and sales operations maintains the recognition of Formica as a global brand. Formica® have undergone significant change in recent years, to build a company ready to take on new opportunities, to develop our place in the market and forge relationships with new customers. With a global brand and global parent company in Broadview Holding we have both support and significant investment coming into our business. As a global leader in the manufacturing and marketing of decorative surfacing materials, offers its customers the best performing products in the industry.
With 18 production locations in North America, Europe, and Asia, and over 6,000 employees, we achieve a yearly turnover of more than €1 billion. Our employees work from 40 countries around the world, and our products are sold in many more. www.formica.com
We are currently seeking a NORDIC ASSISTANT CONTROLLER for Formica Group European finance team in Kolho
This is a new role in our team, and you will be reporting to the Nordic Financial Controller. In this versatile role, your primary responsibility is to manage accounting, reporting, legal, and tax matters for multiple legal entities in the Formica Europe Nordic region. You’ll work closely with the Nordic Financial Controller to ensure timely and accurate monthly reporting to the Group Controller in the Netherlands for each country within the Nordic region, including analysis versus budget and forecast.
Your main responsibilities in this position will be:
- Maintain accurate general ledger for assigned entities.
- Monthly preparation of a comprehensive set of balance sheet and P&L reconciliations, adequately analysed and supported with underlying documentation.
- Supporting any other business planning cycle deliverables such as QMR, Budget, quarterly forecast, working capital and CAPEX overviews, as well as ad hoc requests.
- Support with tax, statutory and legal compliance, including but not limited to VAT, Transfer pricing, CIT, Wage tax, social security and Pension premiums.
- Efficient cooperation with the external audit partner through the different stages of the audit cycle
In this diverse role, you will also assist in preparing and filing financial statements, continuously improve of all related processes, and collaborate with the UK-based transactional team to ensure compliance and process compliance and enhancements where possible.
The key incentives for success in this position include:
- Experience in Accounting
- Relevant education
- Excellent organizational and communication (written and oral) skills.
- Good spoken and written Finnish and English language skills
- Business-oriented, analytical and technical mindset
- Readiness to travel occasionally abroad
- Some level of experience from Scandinavian Finance is an advantage
As an individual, you are proactive, flexible and curious. In this role you will have great opportunities for professional development and career growth, so as a person you are eager to learn. You will work closely with the various stakeholders, so you have excellent teamwork skills and the ability to work independently in changing circumstances. The role involves some routine tasks, so persistence and a patient attitude towards work are desirable.
What We Offer:
We offer you a place in an leading global group in surface materials where you will also have opportunities for professional development and career growth. The staff is proud of their product and people are committed and have long careers in Formica IKI. The atmosphere is kind and helpful so it’s easy to fit in. We offer competitive salary and bonus system. We also have extensive occupational healthcare and flexible working hours. Our company values a culture of learning, impact, and personal growth, all while aligning with the best long-term interests of the company. Safety is our top priority and underpins all our activities across the organization. Our core values include integrity, responsibility, and transparency, which guide our expectations of both colleagues and yourself. Your main working location will be the factory in Kolho. You can work partly remotely and when working in the factory Kolho the employer will arrange the accommodation.
If this is the challenge you are looking for, please submit your application with salary expectations as soon as possible but no later than 4.8.2024. We will begin interviewing candidates during the application period. For more information about the position, please contact Helmihunter Kati Kulin, p. +358 407160 379