Commercial Finance Controller

Michael Page (UK); Windsor; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Commercial Finance Controller in Windsor. This role involves leading financial planning, preparing budgets, and ensuring compliance with financial standards. The ideal candidate will have a professional accounting qualification, experience in the FMCG industry, and strong analytical skills. The position offers a competitive salary of £65,000 to £75,000 plus a 15% bonus, in a collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity for growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience in financial management within the FMCG industry.
• Excellent knowledge of financial reporting and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and analysis to support commercial strategies.
• Prepare and review budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive profitability and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Provide insights and recommendations to enhance business performance.
• Oversee cash flow management and financial risk assessments.
• Support decision-making with detailed financial modelling and analysis.
• Manage and mentor a small team within the finance department.

Skills

Analytical skills

Proficiency in financial systems

Advanced Excel skills

Experience in budgeting

Experience in forecasting

Experience in financial modelling

Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams

Education

Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

Job description

• Exciting, collaborative culture
• Opportunity to work with a multinational FMCG household brand

About Our Client

This opportunity is with a well-established organisation in the FMCG sector. As a medium-sized company, they are dedicated to delivering high-quality products and maintaining a robust financial structure.

Job Description

• Lead financial planning and analysis to support commercial strategies.
• Prepare and review budgets, forecasts, and financial reports.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive profitability and cost control.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.
• Provide insights and recommendations to enhance business performance.
• Oversee cash flow management and financial risk assessments.
• Support decision-making with detailed financial modelling and analysis.
• Manage and mentor a small team within the finance department.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Commercial Finance Controller should have:

• A professional accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Proven experience in financial management within the FMCG industry.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on commercial decision-making.
• Excellent knowledge of financial reporting and compliance standards.
• Proficiency in financial systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary ranging from £65,000 to £75,000 per annum + 15% bonus.
• Comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to work in the thriving FMCG industry.
• A permanent role based in Windsor with room for growth.
• Collaborative and professional work environment.