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Financial Controller

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HL Display
You might not know it, but every time you go grocery shopping, chances are you are using at least one of HL’s products.
HL is a global leader in in-store merchandising and communication, helping customers to create a better shopping experience around the world. Founded in 1954, HL today is present in more than 70 countries and solutions can be found in 350,000 stores, supporting customers to grow sales, inspire shoppers, drive automation, and reduce waste.
We have a passion and a strong track record of developing our people within their roles, and through exposure to the different markets and functions across our business.
Area Financial Controller
We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced Area Financial Controller to join our team. This key role will report directly to the Area Controller and will be responsible for leading a small team of an Assistant Accountant and Accounting Assistants.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and maintain monthly management accounts, budgets, cost centre reports and financial planning forecasts.
- Manage annual audits, tax filings, and statutory accounts preparation.
- Cash management and treasury duties.
- Supervise Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Ledgers.
- Maintenance of complete and accurate financial ledgers and accounting processes in line with UK GAAP (FRS102), laws and regulations.
- Maintain an effective internal control system.
- Maintain finance module in ERP systems.
- Provide training and coaching where necessary.
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So, who are you?
We employ people with a wide range of work experiences. To succeed in this role, we are looking for the following skills and experience:
- At least 3 years experience of finance manager role in MNC.
- University degree or above with related field, finance, accounting, auditing.
- Professional accountancy qualification.
- Good knowledge/skill of finance (GL Accounting, Tax, costing, AP&AR, Reporting) and ERP system.
- Good communication and leadership skill.
- Good English Skills (written and verbal).
- Skilled in MS Office and highly proficient in Excel.
What We Offer:
- Work in a business with global scale – where people are empowered to make decisions locally.
- Grow with a company which has big ambitions – both for the business and our employees.
- Help us improve the shopping experience and drive sustainability in retail.
- Competitive salary and benefits and a collaborative and supportive work environment.


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Want to know a little more about us?
HL Display has its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden.
We have sales offices in 23 countries, covering 39 markets, and distribution partners covering the remaining markets globally.
Our production facilities are located in Sweden, Poland, UK, Germany, Canada and China and handle a variety of industrial processes, including plastics and metal fabrication, printing and assembly.
Our three key customer segments are retail food, branded goods suppliers and non-food retail.
We are deeply committed to our behaviours:
- taking ownership;
- acting with speed; and
- working as one team
With these values, and our great people, we are proud to be on track to delivering on our ambitious growth plans.
The company has 1,500 employees and net sales of 3 MSEK. HL is a wholly owned subsidiary of the listed Swedish Business Group Ratos.
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