Your responsibilities

• 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

Our requirements

• 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.

What we offer

• Learning opportunities – you have opportunity to gain knowledge of narrow logistics area – transport in controlled temperature – crucial leg of transportation through Europe for food services

• Planning influence – we do share our experience and patterns with an attitude of an open eye for new opportunities – you will gain professional access to determine ways of transportation – you will have direct influence for replanning and improving schedules

• Scandinavian work experience - our company values equality, teamwork, and a healthy work-life balance. We encourage open communication, flexibility, and a positive atmosphere. Plus, everyone's input matters, and feedback is welcome!

• Top location of our office – our office is right in the center of Poznan at Rondo Kaponiera. It's easy to get here from anywhere in the city! And it's just a 10-minute walk from Dworzec Główny (the main train station).

• Comfortable and modern office – we are situated across three floors in the GLOBIS building. Experience the benefit of adjustable desks and comfortable chairs at every workstation. Our kitchen is equipped with a coffee machine, hot chocolate machine and healthy snacks for your lunch break. Also, you can relax in our chill zones.

• Attractive social benefits package – you can use private medical and dental care – LuxMed, MyBenefit /Multisport, Helping Hand platform

• There's always something happening! We enjoy spending time together, which is why we organize team integrations - each team once a month. Additionally, we host DFDS parties and family events. Also, we have Sport Division, Charity Division and DFDS Music Band.

• We move for all to grow! – you have the chance to develop through our internal training and development programs. We provide funding for courses and training, offer opportunities to build your career in any of our departments through internal recruitments.

• Unique benefit - you can travel for free with our ships!