We’ve partnered with a £250m turnover international FMCG group who are seeking an ACA or ACCA qualified Group Finance Manager to lead reporting across 18 entities in the UK, France and Germany.
You’ll manage a team of five qualified Management Accountants, taking full ownership of group consolidation, and drive improvements to speed up reporting and strengthen controls.
You’ll step into a key role with a clear focus: tighten up group reporting, shorten the month end cycle, and help shift finance towards a more commercial, Finance Business Partnering model.
Responsibilities:
1. Lead and develop a team of five Management Accountants, setting clear expectations and ensuring consistent, high quality reporting across all entities
2. Take ownership of group consolidation across 18 entities, including intercompany eliminations and multi-currency adjustments
3. Prepare accurate and timely monthly and annual consolidated accounts in line with UK GAAP and IFRS
4. Oversee the month-end close process, identifying and implementing improvements to reduce timelines and improve accuracy
5. Review and validate management accounts from subsidiaries, ensuring consistency and integrity at group level
6. Act as the main point of contact for external auditors, coordinating group and local audits across multiple jurisdictions
7. Identify inefficiencies in financial processes and controls, and implement improvement...