New Balance - Management Accountant - Aalborg

Who We Are:

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

JOB MISSION:

As a Management Accountant at New Balance, you will be responsible for the collection, consolidation, and analysis of sales and financial data. You will ensure accurate, complete, and up-to-date internal reporting and accounting information by effectively using applicable systems in line with budget standards and procedures. You will act as an ambassador of New Balance, demonstrating our core values of Integrity and Teamwork.

You will work in close collaboration with the New Balance Nordics Finance Manager and Finance team.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Collect and coordinate financial data in line with budgets, accounting guidelines, and local legislation.
• Maintain and develop Power BI/Excel reporting tools.
• Ensure up-to-date and accurate sales and financial data.
• Proactively maintain and develop reporting to support sales and planning.
• Prepare and coordinate ledgers, journal entries, trial balances, assets, and cost accounting.
• Analyze account-related costs and processes, identifying potential accounting discrepancies.
• Coordinate accounting processes and control costs within budget guidelines.
• Contribute to internal and external financial audits.
• Prepare and monitor yearly budgets, analyzing and explaining discrepancies between actual and budgeted figures.
• Prepare budgets and forecasts, including revenue, margins, and operating results.
• Provide financial analysis and interpretation of variances.
• Prepare periodical cost reports, trial balances, balance sheets, profit-and-loss statements, and application of funds.
• Record and execute various financial data in the relevant systems.
• Maintain and proactively improve departmental standards.
• Ensure timely and adequate reporting to EMEA Finance.

KEY CUSTOMERS:

• Finance manager
• Country Manager
• Finance – New Balance EMEA
• Finance department – Nordics 
• Sales Manager and Sales Department
• Sales Planner
• External auditors
• Customers

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or related – preferably with relevant student work experience
• Experience from a similar Accountant/Controller position or as an Auditor
• Strong proficiency in Power BI and Excel.
• IT literate with essential Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent numeracy and literacy skills.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Clear and concise communication skills.
• Conscientious and proactive approach.
• Positive outlook and ability to work well under pressure and strict deadlines.
• Customer satisfaction mindset.
• Fluent in the local language and proficient in English.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

New Balance is committed to equality of opportunity for all current and prospective associates regardless of age, disability, race, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, marriage and civil partnership and gender reassignment.  We are an equal opportunity employer and support a culture of diversity and inclusion.

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