Financial Accountant

Who we are: At Global Blue, we firmly believe that enhancing the shopping experience drives performance. Our mission is to seamlessly connect shoppers and brands worldwide by simplifying the shopping experience and boosting retailer performance. With over 40 years of industry expertise, we have pioneered Tax Free Shopping and expanded into the Payment and Post-Purchase business. As a technology partner, we lead our industries with innovative technology and data-driven insights, bringing unparalleled value at every touchpoint along the shopping journey.

We support retailers in handling over 35 million Tax Free Shopping transactions every year and our payment partners in elevating the experience of more than 31 million transactions worldwide. Our post-purchase solutions also cater to the needs of over 47m e-commerce shoppers. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange, we generated €20bn Sales in Store and €311M revenue in FY 2022/23. Our diverse community of over 2,000 employees represent more than 80 nationalities across 53 countries. At Global Blue, we cultivate a culture of empowerment, encouraging our teams to collaborate and support one another.

Together, we innovate, create, and strive towards a brighter future for the businesses we serve. With Global Blue, enjoy the journey. What you will do. A glimpse in your role: At Global Blue, our Shared Services organization provides centralized finance and accounting services across the Group. As a NYSE-listed company in a dynamic and fast-growing industry, we place strong emphasis on SOX compliance and continuous improvement. As a Financial Accountant, you will play a vital role in the day-to-day finance operations, ensuring timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings.

You’ll work closely with cross-functional finance teams to support standard processes and contribute to key projects, helping maintain the financial integrity and compliance of the organization. Every action has an impact. You will make a difference here if: Perform general ledger postings and maintain supporting documentation, particularly in compliance with IFRS standards (especially IFRS 15 and IFRS 16). Maintain accurate asset reconciliations and coordinate with local teams to support inventory counts. Handle payroll accounting and liaise with local HR teams to analyze and explain fluctuations. Calculate intercompany recharges and collaborate with the FP&A team to understand and analyze trends.

Book monthly accruals and manage other month-end accounting activities. Reconcile assigned general ledger accounts (balance sheet and P&L). Support activities related to statutory year-end closing. Assist in the development of ad-hoc analyses, reports, presentations, and special projects for senior management and cross-functional teams. Handle accounting queries and resolve issues independently. Communicate with internal business units to support data-driven decision making. Prepare and review SOX controls as part of ongoing compliance requirements. Contribute to automation and standardization initiatives within the finance function. Key competencies to empower your journey. You'll drive towards success if:

Solid understanding of IFRS accounting principlesKnowledge of SOX controls and general ledger practicesStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsHigh level of accuracy and attention to detailExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsProactive, independent, and eager to learnTeam player with flexibility and resilienceDegree in Finance or Economics (ACCA certification is a plus)4–5 years of relevant experience in finance, ideally in a Shared Services or multinational environmentFluent in EnglishProficient in Excel and experience with accounting systemsTogether, we go further: At Global Blue, we believe that flexibility and balance are essential for long-term success and well-being.

Our hybrid work model empowers you to do your best work—collaborating in person at our office just two days per week, with the flexibility to work remotely the rest of the time. We’re committed to fostering a culture of trust, collaboration, and autonomy—so you can thrive both professionally and personally. At Global Blue, we foster career growth through internal mobility, a multicultural environment, and an Agile Working Model that supports work-life balance and team spirit. Committed to sustainability, we prioritize positive impacts for employees, clients, and communities.

Guided by our 5 Ways of Working, we focus on client satisfaction, collaboration, innovation, and value creation. As forward thinkers, we embrace open dialogue, continuous learning, and shared success to shape the future while delivering tangible results. Feels like you? Explore further!Let’s write the future together: apply nowFollow us on Social Media! Global Blue