Heinz

Period June 2007 - July 2008
Organisation CV Finance & Consultancy
Position Financial Services Manager / Controller Heinz Benelux

Summary of the situation

At Heinz, Cantor was the manager / controller of a team of 15 - 20 people whose job it was to report the consolidated figures to the US in accordance with the time planning set by the head office.

Activities

  • Responsible for Heinz financial accounting Benelux.
  • Ensuring an accurate and timely financial balancing process.
  • Consolidating the Heinz Benelux actuals for the head office and the Benelux Management reporting.
  • Supporting Risk Management with regard to SOX.
  • Supporting / facilitating Benelux related projects such as E-2-E / SAP and Shared Services.

Results

  • A smoothly running and motivated accounting department which is committed to its tasks and responsibilities.
  • Department without "key" issues that could be rolled out into the Financial Service Centre in a rather simple manner without too many obstacles.