(Senior) Consolidation & Reporting Specialist

The organisation

Stahl is a world leader in specialty coatings and treatments for flexible materials. Around 2.000 Stahl colleagues around the world are driven by a clear purpose: Touching lives, for a better world. Our diverse teams work on creative and innovative solutions that help our customers create fantastic products. Our coatings can be found on everyday materials in the automotive industry, luxury goods and in the packaging, clothing and home furniture markets.  

Headquartered in Waalwijk, The Netherlands, Stahl realized in 2023 a turnover of over EUR 900 million with an EBITDA margin of more than 20%. The company employs approx. 2.000 people, divided over 50 legal entities in more than 25 countries. The culture at the headquarters is informal but professional. The company is owned by a private equity party. Openness and direct communication are of great importance. 

The position

Challenging and broad position for a reporting and consolidation specialist to hold a pivotal role in financial consolidation activities for multiple entities, working closely together with the local controllers and with the Group Director Controlling.

As (Senior) Consolidation & Reporting Specialist you will have an active role in the financial consolidation process and preparations of (financial) reports for Stahl. You will be involved in the month-end closing and reporting within deadlines and ensure these activities comply with group regulations and reporting standards. 

You will be part of the team that prepares the consolidated financial statements of the Group entities and monthly internal (management) reports for Stahl's Leadership Team and Board, as well as the semi-annual reports to shareholder(s).  

Your role will require collaborations with local controllers and with the Group Director Controlling. With your financial controlling and reporting experience you’ll play an important role in getting the month-end closing and reporting done. You’ll report to the Manager Consolidation & Reporting.

Tasks & responsibilities

Key responsibilities include:  

• Initiating (and closing) the reporting workflows in SAP-BPC. 
• Providing instructions to local controllers for month-end closing, quarterly closing, year-end closing, and annual budget, including guidelines for financial reporting and audit. 
• On request, provide guidance to users of SAP-BPC. 
• Preparing and updating monthly reconciliation files that support the month-end closing. 
• Interact with the shareholder on financial reporting matters.
• Preparing reports for banks and shareholders. You will participate in the preparations of the half- and yearly reporting in Hyperion Financial Management (HFM).
• Support preparation of annual consolidated report & accounts.
• Interacting with the external auditor, providing requested documentation for their audit. 
• Preparing the annual budget together with the Manager Consolidation & Reporting and Group Director Controlling.  
• Providing support in M&A-projects and subsequent integrations as needed. 

Candidate profile

As (Senior) Consolidation & Reporting Specialist within Stahl, you possess a pragmatic and proactive mindset, as well as a hands-on mentality. You are a self-starter with attention to detail and accuracy, able to identify and prioritize key issues within the context of meeting reporting deadlines. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential in this role, as well as stakeholder management. 

• Academic working level combined with at least a bachelor’s degree.
• 10 years (+) of relevant work experience, preferably in a dynamic and international company and/or working for a Big Four auditing firm.
• Working knowledge of IFRS. 
• Experience with consolidation software is required (SAP-BPC, HFM, or other).
• Proper knowledge of MS Office, PowerPoint, and advanced user of Microsoft Excel. 
• Fluency in English; speaking Dutch is a plus. 

The offer

Stahl is a sustained growing company that offers a no-nonsense, innovative, and international environment, where they are very much sustainable driven. 

Furthermore, Stahl offers the right candidate the following terms of employment:

• An attractive salary package with good secondary benefits
• Extensive development opportunities
• A wide range of diversity in colleagues and stakeholders
• Flexible working hours

Interested?

You are invited to apply for this position by following the link below.