International Controller

Beam Suntory is Crafting the Spirits that Stir the World. Rooted in two centuries of family heritage, Beam Suntory has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits company ... where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Beam Suntory is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.

International Controller

The following position is open in Madrid, Spain.

What makes this a great opportunity?

This role’s mission is to provide financial control over financial activities within the International Region, including Fully Owned Markets, Third Parties and the Global Travel Retail Business. The International Controller will have oversight responsibility for this function and be responsible for delivering value-adding decision support.

Role Responsibilities

Accountable for internal control framework across the Region, including developing and implementing internal controls plans.

Responsible for managing end-to-end group and statutory closing across the Region.

Ensure compliance with IFRS and Company Accounting Policies and procedures.

Leading Balance Sheet planning activities and regularly providing analysis on deviations vs Budget/Forecasts.

Key stakeholder on reviewing commercial agreements to identify Accounting impacts.

Provide Accounting support on key group’s projects, M&A, ERP implementations, new Routes to Market expansions.

Oversee and approve maintenance of Risk & Control Matrix across the Region.

Manage relationship with External and Internal auditors.

Responsible for preparing annual detailed Deep Dive business finance/balance sheet review program for all reporting units in the Region.

Act as the reference for all Regional Technical Accounting matters, including M&A transactions and RTM Reviews, liaising with the Corporate Controlling Team when necessary.

Key role on discussions with stakeholders in all relevant areas of the business: Tax, Treasury, Global Service Centre, Corporate, IT, Procurement, FP&A.

Qualifications

10 to 15 years professional experience.

Chartered Accountant/CPA/ACA/Audit experience in Big-4 will be an advantage.

Track record of working with Internal Controls (ideally Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) environment).

Deep knowledge of IFRS; experience reviewing financial accounting transactions will be beneficial.

A proven record of working as a business partner with both staff and line managers.

Team leadership experience.

Financial Control & Business Performance Management Skills.

Strategic Agility.

Leadership Presence and Senior Level Business Partnership Skills.

Action-oriented person.

Teamwork attitude.

Comfortable with a fast-paced, change environment.

Fluent in English; fluency in Spanish would be a distinct advantage

At Beam Suntory, 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. Beam Suntory 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.