SENIOR REGIONAL CONTROLLING ASSOCIATE

Suntory Global Spirits is a world leader in premium spirits with beloved iconic brands, rooted in more than 200 years of heritage and craftsmanship. Our values are deep-rooted, and we aspire to live our purpose to ‘Inspire the Brilliance of Life’ in everything we do. Our ambition is to become the World’s Most Admired Premium Spirits Company. We want to be Most Admired not only for our incredible brands, but also for the brilliant experiences we foster, the ways in which we bring people together, the impactful marketing and innovation we deliver, and for the positive impact we have on the world around us. When you’re on our team, you can build a career of personal and professional growth across functions, business units and geographies. At Suntory Global Spirits, our employees work together to Unleash Their Spirit and realize their full potential each and every day.Senior Regional Controlling AssociateThis role is open in Madrid, Spain.Role MissionEnsure the International regional Financial Statements are properly stated, and strong controls in place to ensure minimal risks and accurate Financial Statements for the local legal entities within International region.What Makes this a Great OpportunityThe opportunity to act as a Business Partner for the market to advise potential implications from decisions made from Accounting/Controls perspectives.Responsibilities:Participate in the month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes, and provide support in the financial reporting process in compliance with the Suntory Global Spirit policy, IFRS and different regulatory requirements in each country as well as periodic management information requirements from Corporate so as to ensure adherence to established deadlinesReview specified elements of the financial statements including critical, sensitive and judgmental areas, balance sheet forecasts, monthly general ledger account reconciliations, and quality of earnings analysisDevelop in-depth analysis with insightful narrative on financial areas of business finance / Balance Sheet/ Cash Flow for reporting BUs in International region.Provide support to countries/markets within region to ensure appropriate controls in place in the processes, and accounting procedures are effectively implemented in compliance with company policy and processAct as Business Partnering role for Global Travel Retail BU in providing advice on accounting implications of business operations, reviewing of A&P accrual, and ensuring processes with strong controlParticipate in the development of training & communication materials, including conducting training, to bring consistency across the International regionSupport Regional and Corporate projects as requiredExperience & Qualifications:At least 8-12 years of Finance experienceAudit Experience in Big 4 will be a significant advantageUniversity degree in Business Administration, Accountancy or equivalentBroad practical experiences in Financial ManagementPresentation experience (including preparation and delivery)Strong analytical skills to provide insight of the businessesExcellent communication and interpersonal skills in an international environmentBusiness fluent in EnglishSAP R3 FI, BW/EDW experiencesAbility to work independently under pressure, comfortable with a fast-paced, change environment, result-oriented, paying careful attention to detailsCompetencies – Organizational, Role Specific & Leadership:Organizational Competencies: Entrepreneurial Approach, Creating Innovative Solutions, Beating the Competition….TogetherRole Specific Competencies: Stakeholder Management – Business partnering mentality, Compliance / Controlling, Financial AnalysisLeadership Competencies: Builds self, team and partnerships, Inspires engagement and performance, Thinks and acts strategically, like an owner, Delivers impactful results with integrityAt Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant’s skills and experience.