Group Financial Accounting Manager

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.  

Looking for Your Dream Job? Join Our Ice Cream Team!

Title: Group Financial Accounting Manager – Balance Sheet Reports to: IC Reporting and Accounting Operations Lead Location: Pune, India Terms & Conditions: local work level terms.

ABOUT MAGNUM ICE CREAM: Life Tastes Better With Ice Cream

The Magnum Ice Cream Company (TMICC) is all about growth. Growing our business. Growing our customers’ businesses. Growing our people’s careers. Growth begins with empowerment. So we free our people to be innovative, responsible entrepreneurs, driven and equipped to give our consumers more amazing products and unforgettable moments – and having fun doing it. 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 have been taking pleasure seriously for more than 100 years, serving happiness with every lick or scoop of ice cream for generations. We are investing to unlock the full growth potential of The Magnum Ice Cream Company as a standalone entity, once we separate from Unilever, which is planned to happen before the end of 2025. We dream big but keep things simple to act fast. If you want to grow with us, make an impact, and shape the future of Ice Cream, this is the place for you!

ABOUT GBS: Global Business Solutions:  

This is your chance for a ‘once in a lifetime’ career experience, playing a part in the creation of a fully independent, new Ice Cream organization. As part of this set-up, Magnum Ice Cream will establish a future-fit and innovative GBS organization, partnering with multiple business functions across a global footprint to optimize processes, unlock business savings, and operational efficiency.

The GBS organization will partner key business functions including Finance, Enterprise Solutions and Information Technology, Procurement, Supply Chain, HR, Marketing, Customer Development and Sales, and Sustainability. A significant proportion of GBS roles will be based in one of our GBS hubs, with supporting spokes to be established in the Americas and Europe .

JOB PURPOSE:

The newly created Ice Cream Group Controlling Team is a core part of the central Ice Cream Finance team.   Ice Cream Group Controlling Team is responsible for Ice Cream’s external financial reporting and global financial reporting controls (including Sarbanes Oxley compliance), managing the global auditor relationship; determining and implementing Ice Cream’s accounting policies; and many other projects related to how Ice Cream measures its performance and presents and communicates this to the external world.   The Group Financial Accounting Manager – Balance Sheet is primarily responsible from the preparation of the Group’s consolidated balance sheet and statement of changes in equity, playing a pivotal role in ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with international accounting standards and SOX framework. This role requires a deep understanding of global accounting principles, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work cross-functionally with teams in different countries. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Key Responsibilities include the following:  

Financial Reporting and Compliance:     Coordinate month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial closing processes, including consolidation of financial data across multiple regions. This will include communicating reporting instructions, providing guidance and training to countries on accounting policies, responding to accounting and reporting queries and reviewing monthly financial results to ensure compliance to Group accounting policy.   Lead the preparation of financial statements in compliance with international accounting standards and ensure the financial statements are accurate, timely, consistent and a fair representation of the Group’s performance.  Analyze the results and support the presentation to the Global Finance leadership team.  Prepare the relevant parts of the quarterly results announcements and the Annual Report & Accounts.   Implement new reporting requirements on a timely basis.  Support ad-hoc projects as they arise. 

Internal Controls and Audit:    Ensure SOX compliance for the processes owned Support the Group Audit process for all group reporting activities supported from India and ensure no material deficiencies.

Continuous Improvement:    Collaborate on system implementations and upgrades, ensuring that accounting requirements and best practices are integrated.  Drive process improvements in financial reporting, automation, and data integrity initiatives, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency.     WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:    Experiences & Qualifications   ​​ ​ Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.   Professional accounting qualification (CA,CMA ACCA or similar).  Previous experience in finance function, with relevant experience in financial accounting and reporting – exposure to group financial accounting and/or audit experience is preferred.   Minimum 8 years’ experience in a managerial or supervisory role.  

Skills:   Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.  Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.  Proven track record in managing and developing teams, with a focus on inclusivity and cross-cultural sensitivity.  Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced MS Excel skills is desirable 

Must have competencies   Strategic Thinking:  Ability to think strategically and align financial goals with business objectives.  Attention to Detail:  High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial reporting and analysis.  Adaptability:  Flexibility to adapt to changing business environments and manage multiple priorities.  Collaboration:  Strong collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.  Decision-Making:  Sound decision-making skills, particularly under pressure and in complex scenarios.  Innovation:  Ability to drive innovation in financial processes and reporting.  Ethical Judgment:  Strong ethical judgment and integrity in handling financial information. 

ARE YOU EXCITED TO CRAFT THE ICE CREAM FUTURE?

TMICC embraces diversity and encourages applicants from all walks of life. This means giving full and fair consideration to all applicants and continuing development of all employees regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership, and pregnancy and maternity. 

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and cover letter detailing their relevant experience and qualifications to TMICC career portal.

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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.

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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.