EMEA Senior Finance Manager

Robert Walters UK; City Of London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global FMCG company is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to oversee financial reporting and manage auditor relationships in London. The ideal candidate will have 4-5 years of relevant experience and be able to develop a high-performing finance team. This role requires a strong finance qualification and a proven track record of success. You will report directly to the Finance Director and assist with ongoing finance transformation projects.

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in financial reporting and analysis.
• Strong systems background is valuable.
• Proven track record of success across sectors.

Responsibilities

• Oversight of all financial reporting and statutory accounting.
• Management of auditor relationships and compliance activities.
• Support development of a high performing finance team.
• Assist in finance change and transformation projects.

Skills

Financial reporting

Financial analysis

Team management

Compliance activities

Education

Finance qualification or equivalent

Tools

Financial systems experience

Job description

Our client is a hugely successful, fast growth global FMCG - as a result of ongoing investment we are now seeking to recruit a brand new position, to be based at their West London head offices. This is a Senior Finance Manager Position which has responsibility for a team of 8, with 2 direct reports, both operating at post qualified level.

Reporting directly into a phenomenal Finance Director, this is a pivotal position across the London based team.

Key responsibilities

• Oversight of all financial reporting and statutory accounting for a key international region
• Management of the relationship with the auditors; as well as all compliance and financial control activities
• Support with the development of a high performing, passionate finance team - operating at both part and qualified levels.
• Partner with non-finance in respect of analytical and commercial project work
• Directly assist senior leadership in respect of ongoing finance change and positive transformation projects

We are seeking an incredible talent - those who will thrive within an exceptionally fast paced, rapidly evolving environment.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a finance qualification (or overseas equivalent) and possess a minimum of 4‑5 years relevant experience across financial reporting and analysis
• A strong systems background would also be valuable
• We are open to all sector backgrounds however a strong proven track record of success is critical

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