Financial Controlling & Reporting Manager

What makes this a great opportunity?

Suntory Global Spirits is crafting the Spirits that Stir the World. Rooted in two centuries of family heritage, Suntory Global Spirits has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits’ company where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Suntory Global Spirits is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day. 

As Financial Controlling & Reporting Manager you will have the chance to:

• Work in an international environment and report to the EMEA headquarters based in Madrid.
• Support the process of standardization and simplification in the finance area.
• Lead and work on exciting projects around the topic of simplification in the finance area and compliance with company guidelines. 

Role Responsibilities

• Lead financial control and reporting activities for UK ensuring compliance with IFRS, local GAAP and corporate accounting policies.
• Support in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements in UK in accordance with established deadlines and Company policies and Accounting Principles (SP GAAP and IFRS).
• Own annual budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes, partnering with stakeholders to support business performance.
• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual close cycles, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Perform detailed balance sheet reviews, reconciliations and variance analysis to ensure financial integrity.
• Drive working capital management, cash flow visibility and financial governance initiatives.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities and support SOX compliance requirements.
• Act as a trusted finance business partner to Commercial, Supply Chain and operational teams.
• Cooperation with Tax advisors and auditors.
• Support projects in the finance sector.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance or completed commercial training, preferably with further development in Finance (Balance Sheet Accountant).
• 5+ years of professional experience in accounting, in particular preparing monthly and annual financial statements.
• Good knowledge of SAP / R3 FI and BW/EDW.
• Good knowledge of dealing with MS OFFICE, especially Excel.
• Very good written and spoken English.
• Service mentality, friendly, safe, courteous demeanor.
• Independent working.
• Process / departmental thinking.
• Teamwork, flexibility, and resilience.