North London
Fixed Term Contract
£80,000 - £90,000

Group Financial Controller | £80,000-£90,000 | North London | FTC | JRROC31364

This is an opportunity for a Group Financial Controller 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.  There focus now is on driving international expansion and new product launches.

Reporting directly to the CFO, this 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 own the external and management reporting and continuously look 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 closing process including owning the consolidation across 3 international regions
  • Leading 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 debtors and creditors
  • Owning the VAT returns across the 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
  • 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 organization.

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