Finance Manager

FMCG JOBS; London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An international high-end retail business is seeking an experienced Finance Manager to enhance its financial future. This pivotal role involves overseeing financial activities across multiple regions, collaborating with global teams, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The ideal candidate is a fully qualified accountant with a proactive approach and experience in the Retail or FMCG sector.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with 3-5 years of post-qualification experience.
• Experience in Retail or FMCG preferred.
• Proactive and results-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning and analysis, including budgeting and forecasting.
• Manage financial control and reporting functions.
• Continuously improve financial processes for efficiency.

Skills

Financial Planning

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Cost Management

Vendor Relationship Management

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Job description

GVA Search is proud to be partnering with a fast-growing, Wine and Spirits leader in London, who is looking to recruit a newly created Financial Controller position. We're looking for a dynamic individual to take charge of the monthly management accounts and lead the way in modernising the finance processes. This is a newly created a role that will shape the future of the finance team and drive significant improvements across the business and offers succession planning.
KEY ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Ownership of Management Accounts: Lead the production of monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and timely reporting of variances.
• Modernise Finance Processes: Revolutionise our procedures with cutting-edge IT tools to minimize manual work and enhance efficiency.
• Financial Controls: Design, monitor, and implement robust financial controls to mitigate business risks.
• ERP System Accuracy: Ensure all financial information in our ERP system is precise and reconciled, including balance sheet accounts.
• Advanced Reporting: Create and refine annual and monthly reports to highlight results, trends, and forecasts.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Play a crucial role in budgeting, forecasting, and auditing processes.
• Team Support: Mentor junior team members and provide essential support to the Finance Director and Head of Finance.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with other teams across the organisation, contributing to various financial and analytical tasks.
• Leadership Potential: As the team grows, this role is anticipated to evolve into a management position.

The ideal candidate will be an experienced ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent), with proficiency in management accounting, process improvement, and financial control gained ideally in either; FMCG, retail, or the drinks industry.

This role would suit an experienced Finance professional who has a natural flair to drive change and process improvements. We are looking for someone who is comfortable challenging the status quo and can work as a champion of change partnering cross functionally within the business. Advanced Excel skills and familiarity with IT tools like Power Pivot, Query, and SQL would be advantageous.

If you are looking for an exciting challenge and feel that you have the right background for this superb opportunity, please apply now for immediate consideration.