Overview The Senior Financial Accountant is a member of the EMEA Finance team. The Senior Financial Accountant is an integral part of the Europe Finance team and serves as a critical business partner to the organization in order to understand processes, identify completeness and correctness of EMEA financial statements. The role is responsible for accurate and timely recording of business activities in the assigned General Ledger areas for Foot Locker EMEA (in accordance with company guidelines and procedures) while taking initiative, influencing and advising other departments on accounting matters. Qualified candidates must understand completeness and correctness of Europe Balance and P&L. The role is the go-to for any accounting related questions within FLE and is actively involved in developments within the GL responsibility that have a financial impact. In addition, the role requires certain FP&A responsibilities around month end close including but not limited to forecasting and variance analysis. You will help identify process and productivity improvement projects both within the business and finance verticals and drive these projects to completion. This role is ideal for professionals who enjoy a balance of detailed financial reporting and strategic financial analysis, helping organizations maintain financial accuracy while driving business performance. Key to success in this role is the ability to be a business partner across teams (communicate, collaborate) and possess the curiosity/drive to improve the collective status quo. Our team culture is supportive, collaborative and dynamic with a strong sense of ownership and personal accountability. We welcome diverse points of view and people who are curious about how our work can have meaningful business impact through creative problem solving and strong cross-team partnerships. Responsibilities Oversee the month-end close process and monitor the financial close. Partner effectively with various internal stakeholders from FP&A teams through to department budget holders (finance and non-finance) to ensure financial records are accurate and completed in a timely manner. Review monthly balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis through Blackline, and approve the ones prepared by the direct report. Provide variance analysis to explain differences between actual financial performance and projections Support in monthly reporting & presentations to senior management Support the budgeting and forecasting processes Understand the problem identification and problem-solving process and be able to follow through to get the result needed. Participate in US GAAP external audit process between various departments and liaise with Internal Control on SOX compliance for GL area Participate in performance and departmental improvement projects. Develop expenses analyses, reports, and presentations; present to key stakeholders as required Might be required to perform additional Reporting or FP&A duties as assigned by Snr Manager. Qualifications (HBO) Bachelor or Master of Accounting, Business Administration or Business Economy - Finance Focus Minimum 4 years relevant work experience Knowledge/exposure to FP&A (business controls) preferred Fluent in English (verbal & written) Advanced Microsoft Excel and data analytical/manipulation skills People Soft and BlackLine experience is a plus Enthusiastic and eager to learn with a practical (hands-on) mentality. Able to work independently but is not afraid to ask questions/guidance. Competencies Required: Strong analytical and communication skills; Respects and brings others along: is a team player, values partnerships and builds capability Handles challenges and gets results: shows flexibility, displays sense of urgency; Understands the problem identification, problem-solving process and be able to follow through to get the result needed (STAR). Practitioner in continuous improvement Strong level of autonomy and self-accountability Can easily adapt to and work in a dynamic changing environment Able to work in an open, collaborative team centric environment Appreciate sneaker culture Benefits Recognition, inclusion and belonging in a diverse environment 25 holidays and flexible working (hybrid position, in office ~2 days p/w) Employee Discount on in-store and online products Casual Sneaker Culture Learning & Health/Wellbeing programs Career development and growth in an ambitious international team Travel reimbursement Access to premium wellness apps Bike plan and contribution to gym subscription Pension Plan Discounted Collective Health plans Activities organized by our Social Committee #