Financial Controller - FMCG

FINANCE MANAGER / FINANCIAL CONTROLLER - FMCG

HAYDOCK | (HYBRID WORKING 1 to 2 DAYS PW AT THE OFFICE)

£65,000 to £80,000 + CAR ALLOWANCE + BONUS (c. 15% to 20%) + BENEFITS

THE COMPANY:

We're proud to be partnering with a very successful and rapidly expanding FMCG business located in the Haydock area. As part of their growth, in a newly created role, they seek an experienced & qualified Finance Manager / Financial Controller to join the business, who will be the Finance Director of the future.

THE FINANCE MANAGER / FINANCIAL CONTROLLER ROLE:

• Reporting to the Board, you will be No.1 in Finance and will be responsible for managing a team of one, so you will need to be hands-on too.
• Bringing Financial Reporting in-house (from practice) and taking responsibility for the Monthly Management Accounts, detailed commentary, MI Reporting and Full Board Pack.
• Introducing KPI Performance Reporting and implementing weekly flash reports for the SLT.
• Implementing Budgeting & Forecasting methodologies (Annually, with Monthly Actuals and Quarterly Variance Analysis) & implementing controls.
• Conducting in-depth MI Analysis to identify trends, forecasts, cost savings and efficiency. Presenting recommendations to the board using data-led insights.
• Leading on Year End, Statutory Accounts and collaborating with external practice.
• VAT Returns, Payroll, P11D's and other statutory submissions.
• Producing short-term and long-term financial models that align with commercial objectives.
• Producing Financial Forecasts and supporting business plans.
• Broadly involved in providing Commercial finance business partnering support to the business.

THE PERSON:

• Must be fully CIMA, ACCA or ACA Qualified, with experience in a Finance Manager, Financial Controller level role, within an FMCG or Manufacturing business.
• Experience in an SME business would be a significant advantage.
• Commercially minded is essential with the ability to act as a visionary and produce mid to long-term goals, as well as identifying short-term commercial gains.
• Experience with Management Accounts, Year End and External Audit.
• Using tech where possible to implement scalable processes.
• Experience of Sage Accounting Software would be an advantage.

TO APPLY FOR THE FINANCE MANAGER / FINANCIAL CONTROLLER ROLE:

Please send your CV for the Finance Manager / Financial Controller role via the advert for immediate consideration.