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Corporate General Ledger Controller

About Crown
 

Crown Holdings, Inc., is a world leader in the metal packaging production process. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative and sustainable metal packaging solutions and products. Our clients are some of the largest and most respected companies in the world.
 

It's an exciting time to join our business because Crown offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry.
 

Crown was founded with the goal of valuing and promoting sustainability and this vision continues to be essential to our long-term future.
 

About this opportunity

About this opportunity:

The position of the Corporate GL Controller is to perform the financial activities of the Crown Packaging Services EMEA entity and oversee the reporting of the other Corporate entities within the team. Additionally, you will prepare the UK GAAP compliant statutory accounts for 8 legal entities requiring strict adherence to SOX controls and principles.

 

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

  • Report the US GAAP monthly management results in the Crown Consolidation tool, One-Stream
  • Provide the business with an analysis of the results, explanation of significant variances through effective management accounting
  • Preparation of the annual Budget and quarterly Rolling forecasts in line with Crown requirements and entering into the One-Stream consolidation tool
  • Calculation and preparation of the UK GAAP compliant statutory accounts for 8 legal entities in the UK
  • Preparation of transfer pricing documentation as and when required by European tax colleagues and authorities
  • Calculation and preparation of Corporate Services EMEA recharge as well as other direct and indirect recharges
  • Assisting with and co-ordination of audit requests from company auditors (internal and external)
  • Administer corporate invoices, match to PARs and submit for processing and payment
  • Reconciliation of Balance Sheet Accounts on a monthly basis, with follow up actions
  • Create and post manual journals, calculation of accruals and prepayments
  • Manage Governmental statistics
  • Oversee UK VAT returns submission
  • Ensure SOX Compliance in all processes
  • Manage a team of 3 people

 

Essential skills and experience: 

  • CIMA or ACCA qualified with substantial post qualification work experience
  • Experience working in a finance function
  • Able to work to strict and tight deadlines
  • Experience with ERP finance systems
  • Budget preparation
  • Financial accounting
  • Attention to detail and diligence
  • Experience of people management
  • Preparation of UK GAAP compliant statutory accounts
  • Experience with finance systems
  • Able to work and communicate effectively within a diverse cultural environment
  • Flexibility to travel within the UK and occasionally to Europe
  • Highly organised
  • Deadline focused
  • Continuous improvement mindset.

 

Desirable skills and experience: 

  • Previous experience in a shared service centre or corporate function
  • Exposure to Sarbanes Oxley
  • Experience with ERP SAP finance systems
  • European language

 

What Crown Offers You

  • The opportunity to build a career in a multi-cultural environment
  • To be rewarded fairly and promoted based on merit and performance  
  • Professional and personal development through training and work experiences 
  • Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees
     

Join us and become part of an international team of professionals who are passionate about sustainable packaging!

 

Working Together

Accessibility, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion are key features of Crown’s culture of Working Together. We aim to value and respect each individual and foster an environment where everyone is represented. 

We strive to promote psychological safety, allowing colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work and ultimately generate a sense of belonging at Crown.

 

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Corporate General Ledger Controller

Requisition ID:  4229
Location: 

Wantage, GB, OX12 9BP

Functional Area:  Finance
Experience Level:  Experienced professional
Type of Contract:  Permanent

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