Finance Controller

Company Description

TOMRA was founded in 1972, based on the design, manufacturing and sale of reverse vending machines (RVMs) for automated collection of used beverage containers. Today TOMRA provides solutions that enable the circular economy with advanced collection and sorting systems, and food processing by employing sensor-based sorting and grading technology.

The TOMRA Group employs 5,300 people globally and is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE: TOM). TOMRA was named Norway’s Most Innovative Business in 2023, number one in the list of the country’s top 25 companies.

TOMRA Collection is an innovator in the circular economy and Clean Loop Recycling. Founded on the invention of the world's first reverse vending machine, we are now responsible for approximately 85,000 installations across more than 60 markets. By providing an effective and efficient way of collecting, sorting and processing containers, TOMRA's reverse vending systems make it easy for consumers to recycle and contribute to a more sustainable planet.

At TOMRA, we want people to innovate, show passion in their work and be responsible. We encourage the freedom to innovate and take risks that result in breakthroughs that challenge the status quo. We value passion that focuses and commits to meeting success. We believe in a responsible and safe mindset that takes care of our customers, products, and fellow employees.

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Finance Controller to join our team in France. This is a fixed-term position for 12 months within a start-up environment, offering a unique opportunity to help shape core financial processes.

In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy of the company’s financial data and processes, managing the accounting operations, banking activities, tax declarations and conducting monthly and yearly account closings. The role also involves preparing reports for internal and group-level stakeholders, assisting with tax and audit matters, and contributing to ERP implementation and various administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

Compliance

• Ensure that the finance/accounting function is in compliance with TOMRA Group requirement and Business Unit Chart of authorities.  
• Support the drafting and enhancement of procedures and processes.
• Implement and follow execution, providing clear guidence to relevant employees.
• Provide prompt feedback to local entity Management and Business Unit (BU). Report any deviations from compliance.

Accounting

• Ensure the accounting data accurately reflects the company activities and financial situation, including customer invoicing, supplier invoices, intragroup invoicing reconciliation,  provisions, inventory / stock value adjustment, fixed assets.
• Collaborate with third-party accounting firms by providing timely information and reviewing data quality.
• Enhance data granularity and clarity to support efficient financial analysis.

Reporting

• Prepare and submit reports required by TOMRA Group and the Business Unit, including but not limited to monthly and annual accounting closing reporting in Tagetik.
• Deliver P&L and BS.
• Input IFRS data in Tagetik when needed (e.g., lease accounting differences from local standards).
• Analyze actual financial results and explain variances against prior periods and budget.

Bank & Treasury

• In charge of assigned banking and treasury matters.
• Cash difference reconciliation.

Other Tasks

• Assist in preparing responses to auditors and local tax authorities.
• Provide ad hoc data as required by the management team or Business Unit.
• Handle various administrative tasks, such as insurance matters and maintaining company legal document archives.
• Assist ERP implementation if applicable.

Qualifications

• Over 8 years working experience in Accounting/Finance
• Finance Bachelor’s or Master’s degree (BAC+4 or +5) is required.
• Solid competence in Accounting and Finance reporting, master inventory accounting, good sense of internal control.
• Ideally you will have experience working in machinery sales, retail and/ or logistics industry.
• Accuracy, integrity and proactivity.
• Working language is French, operational level of English is required.

Additional Information

If you are passionate about growing business opportunities and have the skills and experience, we are looking for, we would love to hear from you.