BPE Consolidation & Financial Reporting

Life tastes better with ice cream

With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry.
 
We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference. 

What truly sets us apart is how we work. 

We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done. 

We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.  

The role

As the Business Process Owner (BPO) – Consolidation and Financial Reporting, you will own the end-to-end global process design, governance, and continuous improvement of financial consolidation and external/internal reporting within the GBS and wider Finance organization.

You will ensure that consolidation and reporting processes are scalable, compliant, and enabled by best-in-class systems and data structures. Acting as the key link between Finance (e.g. Group Controller’s team), GBS operations, and IT/Digital teams, you will define the global blueprint and drive process excellence, automation, and data integrity across regions.

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What you'll be responsible for

1. Global process ownership – Consolidation & Financial Reporting

You are accountable for the global design and governance of consolidation and financial reporting processes. This includes defining / updating process flows, and data structures used for Consolidation and Financial Reporting to ensure consistency across all regions and entities.

2. Process standardization and harmonization

You drive and maintain the standardization of consolidation (e.g. intercompany eliminations, group adjustments, FX translation) and financial reporting practices, ensuring alignment with group accounting policies and avoiding & removing regional deviations.

3. Consolidation and reporting systems ownership

You act as the functional owner of consolidation and reporting tools (including Tagetik and supporting tools). You define system requirements, prioritize enhancements, and ensure optimal use of technology to support accurate and timely reporting.

4. Governance, risk, and compliance

You ensure that consolidation and reporting processes comply with IFRS (Group accounting policy) requirements and internal control frameworks. You define in collaboration with Group Financial Controls team and maintain process-level controls, support audit readiness, and ensure transparency and traceability of reported figures.

5. Data model and master data governance

You own the financial data structures within the consolidation system and used for the consolidation processes (e.g. entity hierarchy, reporting dimensions). You ensure data consistency, quality, and alignment across systems and processes.

6. Period-end process design and optimization

You define and continuously improve the global consolidation calendar, ensuring efficient sequencing of activities and clear accountability across stakeholders. You focus on reducing cycle time while maintaining accuracy and control.

7. Continuous improvement and automation

You proactively identify process inefficiencies and drive automation initiatives (e.g. automated eliminations, reconciliation tools, workflow optimization). You partner with Digital/IT teams to implement scalable solutions and reduce manual intervention.

8. Stakeholder management and functional leadership

You collaborate closely with Group Controller’s team, Regional Finance teams, GBS operations, Tax, Treasury, and IT. You act as the central point of expertise for consolidation and reporting processes, providing guidance and resolving complex issues.

9. KPI framework and performance monitoring

You define and track global KPIs (e.g. close cycle time, consolidation adjustments, data quality metrics, audit findings). You use insights to drive continuous improvement and ensure process performance meets organizational targets.

10. Change and transformation leadership

You lead global transformation initiatives related to consolidation and reporting, including system implementations, process redesign, and the relevant part of any migration project into GBS. You ensure effective change management, communication, and adoption across regions

We're looking for someone who

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Vision and Expertise:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA, ACCA, or equivalent certification preferred.

8–12+ years of experience in financial consolidation, group reporting, or R2R processes in a multinational environment.

Deep understanding of consolidation principles, intercompany processes, and group financial reporting.

Strategic Insight:

Strong knowledge of IFRS/GAAP and external reporting requirements.

Experience with consolidation systems (e.g. SAP Group Reporting, Tagetik, Hyperion, or similar).

Proven track record in process design, standardization, and finance transformation initiatives.

Collaborative Leadership:

Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills across global and cross-functional teams.

Ability to translate business requirements into system and process solutions.

Experience in leading change, driving adoption, and working in a matrix organization.

What you'll get

Alongside meaningful work and strong development, we offer a reward package that typically includes

• Market-competitive pay and performance related rewards
• Flexible ways of working
• Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work
• Time off to rest and recharge
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Specific benefits vary by location

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Why join us?

This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could! 

You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward.

- Roles with real accountability and visible impact
- Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done
- Continuous learning and development as the business grows
- Reward linked to performance and contribution.

Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business.

Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?

If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We'll review your application and be in touch with the next steps.

If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know.

Additional information

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.