About graze and the world we are part of At graze, our mission is to rewrite the snacking rulebook. We stand against the snack-stablishment and how unsatisfied it can make snackers feel. We want people to enjoy snacking again by eating delicious treats without worrying about eating too much sugar or salt. That's why we're always on the hunt for tastier, crunchier, fresher, and better snacks that are good for you (and for the planet). But how are we doing this? Well, we've already reduced the sugar in our snacks by 60% and we're working towards becoming more transparent with our labelling (and encouraging other snack makers to do the same). We're here to make healthy, exciting, and snacking a joy. So, it should come as no surprise that we're also a certified B Corp and a proud advocate for the Better Business Act. We've committed to being a better business by putting equal measure behind how our business operates for people, planet, and profit. Now that's a graze idea. about the role To lead the financial stewardship of the company internally and externally and to support the Head of Finance and the wider leadership team as part of our future growth plans. You will manage certain aspects of the Finance function, and provide financial information and analysis to support the business' commercial objectives and other departments in key decisions. You'll have a hands-on approach, but also be able to lead and mentor as you will have two direct reports and dotted line reports. As well as being a fully qualified Accountant, your prior experience will be in a Small-Medium Enterprise (SME) manufacturing or retail business. You must have experience of tangible products and stock and you'll be a true Finance Business Partner to the leadership team and develop the finance function. The Financial Controller will also work closely with our Unilever Nutrition and Group Finance colleagues across different financial disciplines and territories potentially. what you'll be responsible for: As graze's Financial Controller your responsibilities will encompass the following elements: - Full ownership of Financial and management accounting: month end close, quarter end close, year-end statutory accounts and VAT. - Maintaining and developing effective internal financial controls and compliance to the group controls framework. - Liaison with group and external professional advisors and HMRC Tax compliance. - Owning and enabling the successful delivery of interim and year-end audits for external auditors as well as ad hoc internal audits as required, ensuring all documents are delivered to an auditable standard and in line with agreed timeframes. - Drive improvements to finance process and balance sheet reviews including areas such as allocations, accruals & reversals, Fixed Assets, intercompany reconciliations and prepayments. - Compliance with statutory regulation and accounting best practice. - Development of finance systems and processes. - Monitoring payroll and pension data to ensure timely and accurate submissions and payments. - Supporting in the preparation of business and operational planning. - Decision support in terms of pricing and contract commercials, when necessary - Annual budgeting & re-forecasting. - Cash flow and working capital management. - Treasury management and regular and consistent P&L analysis. - Take ownership of ensuring correct accounting treatment in accordance with IFRS accounting standards for the Hayes factory lease Capex, being pro-active to review current treatment and be able to provide guidance to the business as required. - Ownership of Capex reporting including ability to take a detailed level of understanding on financial entries and display this into appropriate summary level for presentation to senior management. - Manage through delegation ad-hoc administrative responsibilities i.e., Office of National Statistics submissions. - Supporting the wider business when needed. - Other ad-hoc duties as required. what we're looking for in you: - A fully qualified Financial Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or CPA) with 1-2 years of direct Financial Controller role tenure. - Proven track record of having managed company month end management account close cycles and annual statutory audit processes - Strong technical, financial and management accounting knowledge and experience. - Experience of a SME (small-medium size) manufacturing or retail business (you must have experience of tangible products/stock. - Strong communication and interpersonal skills to work and communicate confidently and collaboratively with colleagues at all levels - Attention to detail is essential - Big picture mentality - A system and procedure mindset - An enterprise mindset that adds value to the wider business - a true team player who gets on with most people - A proven track record delivering results ahead of expectation - Creative thinking to solve problems and bring new ideas and ways of working - Excellent organisational skills, being able to work on multiple projects at the same time, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines - Core computer literacy around standard Microsoft Office applications is essential - Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc. - A positive "can-do" attitude, and a desire to be part of a successful team. - Experience of working in a fast-paced environment. what we'll expect in your first 3 months - Get up to speed and learn the business by being passionate and proactive. - Take the bull by the horns and own your role. - Be a fresh set of eyes - share what you know and how we can use this knowledge to be an even higher performing team. - Have fun and get to know the team. what's in it for you? - You'll be part of a company where you can have fun, enjoy free snacks (very important) and pick up new skills to really take your experience to the next level. - 25 days holiday, plus Bank Holidays (To reflect our diverse workforce, four Bank Holidays are interchangeable). - We want you to be your authentic self every single day - so we create an environment where you feel like you belong, in any (and every) way that's right for you. Plus, we have a dedicated diversity and inclusion employee resource group that you're welcome to join - We encourage active learning, so you can enjoy networking events, learning lunches and even more formal qualifications - whatever you need to do the best job possible. - You'll be working with some seriously smart, informed, helpful, funny, dedicated (and very, very modest) people at graze HQ. - You'll be part of an open, inclusive, and pioneering team. What could be better? - You can enjoy our onsite gym, shop, and mini restaurant (if you're not a meal prepper) whenever you're in the office. - You'll get all the standard benefits including a pension, a yearly bonus, health insurance and so much more. - Access to Bippit, an all-in-one financial wellbeing platform, which includes unlimited 1:1 coaching from a finance professional. - A family-friendly policy which includes Paternity Leave, Ordinary Parental Leave, Undergoing IVF Treatment, Pregnancy Loss & Bereavement. - We also offer one paid volunteering day and one health day each year on top of your annual leave allowance, to use however you wish. - And finally, we have a flexible working policy which means for most, you can work from home/your sofa/a cafe/anywhere with Wi-Fi for 3 days a week. As graze is unable to offer visa sponsorship, you must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this vacancy. Let us know if you have accessibility requirements for the interview process and we'll ensure that all your needs are provided for. Please feel free to include which pronouns you use (such as she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs etc.) in your application. graze recruits, employs, trains, and promotes regardless of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, disability, age, and other protected status. We are dedicated to promoting diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion within our team and in all our work. Powered by JazzHR