As the Head of Financial Compliance and Reporting, you will lead a team of four dedicated colleagues and work closely with various departments within the Corporate Accounting team. You’ll also engage with stakeholders across the organization, including group leadership.

Reporting directly to the Global Head of Accounting, you will be an integral part of the Corporate Accounting team. Our Global Accounting division is vibrant and dynamic, split into three sub-teams: Financial Compliance and Reporting, Financial Accounting and Consolidation, and the Accounting Shared Service Center, alongside country accounting teams. We are committed to ongoing optimization and automation projects within the global accounting function.

In this role, you will serve as the central point of contact for ARLANXEO group companies on diverse reporting and consolidation topics, providing expert advice on GAAP interpretation. You will oversee the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements for the ARLANXEO Group and ensure alignment with the Group auditor.

Additionally, you will develop and refine ARLANXEO Group’s accounting guidelines to meet evolving reporting requirements, integrating new business processes into existing frameworks with minimal disruption. Your expertise will also be crucial in training and guiding ARLANXEO group companies and Corporate Functions on these principles.

Location: Geleen (Hybrid Role)
 
YOUR KEY TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead, coach, and develop your team, fostering a positive culture aligned with ARLANXEO’s values.
• Oversee periodical financial closing and reporting, ensuring accuracy and compliance within the Group.
• Develop and refine policies, procedures, and tools that align with Finance strategy and business needs.
• Drive internal and external financial controls and maintain strong partnerships with key stakeholders.
• Provide expert advice on complex accounting and reporting matters, acting as a trusted business partner to senior management.
• Oversee the Global Internal Control over Financial Reporting (ICFR) Framework.
• Lead the ESG project implementation starting from the financial year 2025.

WHO YOU ARE:

• Master’s degree in business administration, Finance, or Accounting, with CPA preferred.
• 12+ years of experience in Audit and/or Corporate Accounting, ideally in an international and/or manufacturing environment.
• Fluent in English, with deep knowledge of reporting and accounting principles.
• Skilled in navigating a multicultural, multidisciplinary global business environment.
• Proactive in offering advice on complex accounting issues and driving process improvements.
• Collaborative, communicative, and ready to take on project responsibilities.
• If you're ready to make an impact and lead in a dynamic, global environment, we want to hear from you!

INTERERSTED IN THIS VACANCY?
Are you looking for a new challenge? Apply online by sending us your resume and cover letter. Do you have a question, or do you want to learn more about the position? You can always contact Jose van de Beek, jose.van-de-beek.ext@ARLANXEO.com.