About the Role
We are seeking an experienced EU Closing Supervisor to lead and coordinate the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities across multiple European entities. This role is responsible for ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant financial close execution while providing leadership and guidance to the Record to Report team.
The EU Closing Supervisor acts as a key partner to Finance, Controlling, Tax, Treasury, and external auditors, driving operational excellence, standardization, and continuous improvement within the closing and reporting processes.
Key Responsibilities
Closing & Financial Reporting
Lead and coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities for assigned European entities
Ensure all accounting activities are completed accurately and within agreed deadlines
Review and approve journal entries, accruals, provisions, and adjustments
Oversee balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of reconciling items
Monitor close progress and proactively address risks that could impact reporting timelines
Support the preparation of statutory and management reporting requirements
Ensure compliance with IFRS, local GAAP requirements, and corporate accounting policies
Team Leadership & People Management
Supervise, coach, and develop a team of accountants responsible for closing activities
Allocate workload and resources to ensure delivery of team objectives
Conduct performance reviews, development discussions, and ongoing feedback sessions
Support onboarding and training of new team members
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Controls, Compliance & Audit
Ensure execution of key financial controls and compliance with SOX/internal control requirements where applicable
Maintain strong governance over close processes and documentation standards
Coordinate internal and external audit requests
Ensure audit readiness and timely resolution of findings and recommendations
Support implementation and monitoring of process controls and risk mitigation measures
Stakeholder Management
Act as the primary point of contact for closing-related matters across European entities
Partner with Business Finance, Controlling, Tax, Treasury, FP&A, and local finance teams
Communicate close status, risks, and issues to management and stakeholders
Collaborate with Global Business Services and other finance functions to ensure process alignment
Continuous Improvement & Transformation
Identify opportunities to streamline, standardize, and automate closing activities
Drive process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality
Support implementation of new accounting requirements, systems, and process changes
Leverage SAP, Cognos, BlackLine, and other finance technologies to optimize R2R operations
Contribute to finance transformation and shared service excellence initiatives
Who You Are
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field
Professional accounting qualification (ACCA, CPA, CIMA, or equivalent) is preferred
5-8+ years of progressive experience in Accounting, Record to Report, or Financial Reporting
Previous experience leading teams within a Shared Services or multinational environment
Strong understanding of period-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial reporting
Good knowledge of IFRS and financial controls frameworks
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Strong attention to detail while maintaining a continuous improvement mindset
Technical Skills
Advanced knowledge of SAP and other ERP systems
Experience with reporting and consolidation tools such as Cognos
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Experience with reconciliation and close management tools is an advantage
Familiarity with process automation and finance transformation initiatives
Key Success Measures
On-time completion of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
Quality and accuracy of financial reporting
Reduction in open reconciliation items and aged balances
Compliance with internal controls and audit requirements
Team engagement, development, and retention
Delivery of process improvement and automation initiatives
Stakeholder satisfaction and service excellence
What We Offer
Opportunity to lead a critical finance function within a multinational environment
Exposure to complex European accounting and reporting processes
Career growth and leadership development opportunities
Participation in finance transformation and automation initiatives
Collaborative and international working environment
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Working at STG & What to expect
At Scandinavian Tobacco Group (STG), we are so much more than what meets the eye. We combine the strength of global brands with the entrepreneurial mindset that allows people to make a real impact. Here you'll have the opportunity to grow your career, collaborate across borders, and help shape what's next.
Incentives and Benefits: The salary package may include short-term and/or long-term incentives as well as other employee benefits based on position level, location, functional area and relevant market benchmarks.
Ready to be part of something bigger? Apply now and discover much more.
Our recruitment process
Before starting our hiring process, your application will be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team. We assess each application against the key competencies and requirements for the role. If your experience and skills are a good match, you’ll be invited to continue through our hiring process, which may include the following steps:
Recruiter screen
Interview with the hiring team
Assessment, case study, or work sample, if relevant
Final interview with leadership or key stakeholders
Scandinavian Tobacco Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Please be informed that this Direct Search is conducted exclusively by Scandinavian Tobacco Group. We do not accept applications from agencies, and we will not provide compensation for unsolicited CVs.
For 275 years, Scandinavian Tobacco Group has been maker of rituals. We have honed our craft to make premium tobacco products and experiences to our consumers embedded by textures, flavours and aromas. With our portfolio of industry leading brands, we deliver consumer experiences that really make a difference.
With a portfolio of around 200 leading brands that are being sold across the globe, we believe we have what it takes to become the undisputed and sustainable global leader in cigars.
The Group, headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, has a total of around 10,000 employees worldwide and are represented in Europe, North America, Central America and Asia. Scandinavian Tobacco Group is listed on NASDAQ OMX and in 2024 posted net sales of DKK 9.2 billion.
Building a growing business in a highly regulated industry takes people who have courage and dare to light the forward and raise the standards for everything we do. Passion is what sets us apart - we believe in holding ourselves accountable to high expectations, because we know we can achieve them.
When we combine our perspectives and work together to deliver results, strive for simplicity, and beat our competition, we become part of something bigger than ourselves – a winning team that has what it takes to go the distance. We want to attract the most talented people, who will take pride in our unique history, strong brands and the craftsmanship behind our products.
We're always on the lookout for great people, so if you think you have what it takes to work for Scandinavian Tobacco Group we'd like to hear from you.
