My client, a leader in the FMCG industry, is looking for an experienced Financial Controller who will be responsible for maintaining the integrity of the Income Statement and Balance Sheet for my client's sub-group of companies. This role involves providing insightful financial reporting to aid decision-making and acting as a line manager within the Finance team, reporting to the Group Finance Director. This is an amazing opportunity to be part of a high-performing and forward-thinking company with the chance to develop and take ownership of the role and objectives. My client offers an excellent workspace, team, and culture with a supportive and team-focused environment.
PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE BASED IN THE UK AND HAVE UK EXPERIENCE.
Onsite 3 days per week.
Minimum Requirements:
1. Must be qualified with a professional accountancy qualification (ACCA, CIMA, ACA) with 5 years post-qualified experience.
The ideal candidate will have experience in managing, influencing, and training teams to achieve goals and objectives.
Main Tasks:
1. Act as the Financial Controller responsible for the preparation of monthly financial reporting and ensure that all local and key HQ corporate reporting deadlines are met.
2. Manage the monthly Income Statement (Actual and FC reports) within the reporting deadlines for review by the Group Finance Director.
3. Manage timely and accurate Business Unit Income Statements and balance sheets, focusing on risks and opportunities reporting.
4. Manage the timely and accurate completion of financial information for the Annual Budget/Plan process.
5. Manage timely and accurate cost centre/Depot expenditure reports for departmental managers within monthly guidelines.
6. Manage the ICO Transfer pricing process monthly and yearly in accordance with company procedures.
7. Continually seek cost-saving and efficiency improvement opportunities.
8. Review, update, and test controls to ensure relevance and compliance with Corporate Standards and local legislation (e.g., HMRC).
9. Support any ad-hoc projects and tasks as required by the Group Finance Director or Managing Director.
10. Oversee Company Banking arrangements and safeguard company assets, working capital, and cash.
11. Lead CU100 treasury and tax pool activities.
12. Lead members of the Finance Team, mentor, guide, and facilitate training as necessary.
13. Ensure all external reporting (e.g., HMRC & Companies House filings), compliance, and legislative deadlines are met.
14. Facilitate communication of financial information to the wider senior management team and junior management team.
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