Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for a position in which you can set direction and help shape our company? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as:

SSC Financial Controller for Local Business Unit

Be part of the movement - and play your part.  

About the role:

As a Finance Controller, you will be the owner of the financial data reported and internal controls. You will be responsible for reviewing and monitoring financial data and mitigating financial risks.

On a day-to-day basis, your responsibilities will involve close collaboration with Local Finance, Finance Business Partners, and other stakeholders. You will be also a mentor for all accounting departments coordinating and solving non-standard queries and issues.

Our Team consists of 13 members cooperating with many entities located in Europe dealing with sea and land-based transportation services. You will be working daily with colleagues located in different locations (i.e. UK, Denmark, the Netherlands, and others). We offer a hybrid work model, 2 days a week in our lovely office in the center of Poznań and 3 days a week from home. This position provides many opportunities to develop your analytical and technical skills (i.e. Excel, ERP system) together with a pinch of socializing opportunities (local team integrations).

Your main scope of duties and responsibilities will be to:

• Secure accurate, timely and high-quality periodic reporting (within assigned scope) to the DFDS Group’s HQ, in accordance with DFDS GAP (Group Accounting Policies) under IFRS (International Financial Reporting Standards)

• Ensure Financial Completeness and Accuracy of the reporting in accordance with Group Internal Control Policies

• Ensure accounts and all the balance sheet items are properly reconciled and documented in accordance with Group Internal Control Policies

• Ensure reconciliation of operational / commercial systems with D365 in accordance with Group Internal Control Policies are done accurately by respective department

• Ensure reconciliation of balances and P&L with counterparties in accordance with Group Internal Control Policies are done accurately by respective department

• Monitor debt collection and secure any significant issues regarding unpaid invoices are escalated by respective department

• Monitor timely submission of tax returns to Tax Authorities done by respective department

• Clarify accounting related issues (discrepancies in the books, corrections, etc.) and ensure corrections of accounting mistakes are done by the relevant department

• Monitor quality control, coordinate internal compliance in accordance with Group Internal Control Policies and follow-up on quality, compliance issues and quality control results

• Maintain internal controls (among others including segregation of duties) and effective accounting procedures, secure compliance with DFDS Group requirements

• Work with Group Treasury and Group Finance on financial items, cash pools, liquidity, currency exposures, accounting etc.

• Prepare material to local audit, handle collaboration with the auditors and monitor audit prepared by other departments

• Resolve standard / non-standard queries / issues related to relevant processes

• Support migration of finance and accounting processes from LBU to DBS

• Actively cooperate with Local Business in business development (e.g mergers, business growth or reduction)

• Knowledge-sharing with other DBS departments to secure end-to-end process understanding

About you:

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join!

We wish you to have:

• Extensive experience in Finance and accounting (preferably 5 years of experience in RTR/Audit or similar roles)
• Solid accounting knowledge – strong focus on quality and timeliness

• Bachelor / Master degree in finance/accounting
• Proven finance/accounting courses (e.g. ACCA, CIMA) would be an asset
• Fluent in English, knowledge of French language would be an asset
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Good knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel)
• Precision and attention to details, being inquisitive, diligent, and well-organized
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt would be an asset
• Being proactive and problem-solving
• Being passionate, positive, and able to build team spirit.

Working at DFDS:

Be a valued member of a diverse team at DFDS and help drive change together.

While you’re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed. Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply now.

If you think your personality, skills, experience and desire match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible as applications will be monitored continuously.

We look forward to hearing from you!