Are you passionate about driving positive change in sustainability and work closely with the Headquarter organization? Here at Lindt Nordic, we are looking for a dedicated individual to take ownership in an area of Non Financial Reporting Directive responsibilities which is fast developing.
As NFR Controller at Lindt Nordic you are responsible coordinating and implementation a high standard of sustainability reporting and practice required locally but also globally from the Group NFR controller team.
The role is newly created entry level position based in Stockholm and will include all our four markets in the Nordics: Sweden, Denmark, Norway and Finland. The role will be part of an international Finance Team of 10 team members.
Key Responsibilities include:
Data Collection

• Coordinate the internal non-financial reporting closings for Budget, Latest Estimates and Actuals.
• Support Data Collectors and Data Validators in the collection & review of relevant data
• Safeguard data submission deadlines for local Subsidiary defined by Group Controlling (defined in Non-Financial Reporting instructions) and adhere to principles set out in the non-financial reporting manual.
• Participate in group audit process if required. In case local audit processes are foreseen, act as first point of contact.
• Follow up on recommendations brought up by the Group / local auditor.
• Participate in non-financial budget and YE-review meetings.

Reporting Regulations

• Keep track of latest developments in Reporting standards and local (country) legislations and assess impact on reporting.
• Attend NFR trainings and train the local organization on the training content (“train the trainer”).
• If necessary, inform the Group NFR Champion / NFR Controller about potential group-wide impact.

Reporting Manual

• Participate in review rounds of the Non-Financial Reporting Manual and give feedback to the group.
• Participate in yearly update call of changes in the Manual coordinated by the group.
• Train local data collectors & validators as per Group requirements.

Legal and Compliance

• Work closely with CFO and HR on topics such as Data Privacy, Anti Bribery & Corruption and ensure accurate reporting is done towards Group Compliance.

Lindt internal Control System (LICS)

• In cooperation with Group LICS team and the local dedicated LICS champion, define local application of group-defined standard controls.
• Perform defined LICS controls in line with description stored in BWise. Coordinate the LICS control performance and testing together with the local LICS champion.

Required Experience and Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Under 1 to 2 years of work experience with a global FMCG in the any of the following field is a plus: Accounting/Controlling, Internal/External Audit, Non-Financial Reporting
• Critical thinking and analytical skills: ability to identify trends in data and reports and to ‘see the big picture’
• Highly effective collaborator with ability to work and partner cross-functionally and influence without direct authority
• Sense of ownership, entrepreneurial mindset, and independent working behaviour
• Strong commitment to and passion for advancing social and environmental impacts in global value chains
• Curious about sustainability risks, impacts, trends, and best-practices
• Office suite skills, especially Excel. Familiarity with SAP is a plus
• Fluent in verbal and written English

Personal Characteristics:

• Excellent attention to detail
• A high level of interpersonal skills and ability to engage, communicate and influence internal and external stakeholders
• Methodical and structured approach to tasks
• With coaching, able to set priorities and clear targets
• High flexibility and adaptability
• Able to grow with the level of responsibilities and with the size and structure of the business

Lindt is built on true entrepreneurship. This allows the employees to enjoy a high degree of freedom in terms of decision making but at the same time sets high demands on accepting responsibility for the assigned position. It is also fully acknowledged within all parts of the organization that we shape our own future and that this requires an adequate work volume.
Does it sound interesting?
We hope so! If you're ready to make a meaningful impact and drive sustainability at Lindt Nordic, we encourage you to apply and be a part of our dedicated team. Together, we can create a more sustainable future. You are welcome to submit your application no later than the 27th of September 2024. Interviews are being held ongoing, so please send your application as soon as possible.
If you have any questions regarding the position or the recruitment process, you are most welcome to contact Katarina Edlund Holmberg, Head of HR, kedlundholmberg@lindt.com.

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