Group Financial Controller (12 month contract)

JasperRose – A Sphere Digital Recruitment Group Company; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000

Job description

Director at JasperRose - Recruiting Accountants into Consumer & Media Brands

Group Financial Controller | Scale-up FMCG business | £80,000-£95,000 plus benefits | London (2 days per week in the office) | 12-month maternity cover role

This is an opportunity for a Head of Finance to join a fast-growth, scale-up, FMCG business (food & beverage), in a hybrid working role based in London (2 days required in the office). You will be joining an internationally renowned BCorp that has experienced exponential growth over the past 6 years, growing from £4 million to £40 million. Their focus now is on driving international expansion and new product launches.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this is a 12-month maternity cover role starting in March/April (or sooner if required). You will manage a team of 4 and take ownership for the financial controls across 3 international regions. You will be responsible for the external reporting, management reporting and will be continuously looking at ways to maintain a robust control environment.

Responsibilities include:

• Leadership & development of a team of 4 Qualified & Part Qualified Accountants
• Overseeing the production of the monthly management accounts and close process including owning the consolidation across 3 international regions
• Leading on the year-end audit including working as the main point of contact for the auditors
• Maintaining a robust financial control environment through management of the balance sheet and stock reconciliation process
• Overseeing the accounts payable and receivable process including reporting on aged debtor and creditors
• Owning the VAT returns across UK & Europe as well as the monthly UK payroll
• Driving continuous process improvement across the group including looking at new system implementation

Skill set required:

• Qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA/CA Accountant
• Proven experience working within a stock-based environment, with a strong preference for FMCG experience
• Previous experience leading a team
• Experience taking ownership for the financial controls of a business
• Experience working with international entities is essential, as is consolidation work
• Preference for someone who has worked in a fast-growth, scale-up business
• Knows what best practice looks like to be able to drive and implement change within the business.
• Influential in nature with the ability to work closely with the senior leadership team to help the business achieve its ambitious growth plans

This is an exciting opportunity that offers extensive exposure to the senior management team whilst the business looks to continue taking market share. They are looking for an ambitious individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment, you will be rewarded by working in an extremely collaborative culture with people being the heart of the organisation.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Services