Finance Manager - Financial Reporting & Compliance

The Advocate Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment partner is seeking a Finance Manager for a globally iconic energy drinks business. The role involves managing financial reporting and compliance for multiple EMEA entities, leading a small team, and ensuring timely reporting. Applicants should be qualified accountants with strong experience in audits and financial management within multinational environments. This position offers opportunities for career progression within a dynamic company.

Qualifications

• Experience preparing financial statements and managing audits.
• Strong understanding of tax, statutory accounting, and compliance.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting and compliance for multiple EMEA entities.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes.
• Build relationships with external service providers.

Skills

Qualified Accountant

Team leadership experience

Advanced Excel skills

SAP expertise

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

About the Role

Are you a technically strong, qualified accountant with a passion for driving excellence across financial reporting, compliance, and team leadership?

We're partnering with a globally iconic energy drinks business that has rapidly expanded across the EMEA region and continues to dominate its category. With a strong presence in over 30 markets and ambitious growth targets, they're now looking to appoint a Finance Manager to support their regional financial operations.

Position Overview

This role supports the EMEA Entity Controller and wider finance function, owning the financial reporting, statutory compliance, and internal controls for multiple legal entities across the region.

You will manage a small team, ensure timely and accurate reporting, and liaise closely with external partners, auditors, and stakeholders across the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting and compliance for multiple EMEA entities
• Manage month-end, quarter-end and year-end close processes
• Provide insightful commentary on P&L and balance sheet movements
• Prepare and review statutory accounts and tax filings (VAT, CIT, AFS)
• Coordinate and manage external/internal audits
• Line manage and mentor at least two direct reports, driving team development
• Build relationships with external service providers and ensure SLAs are met
• Ensure accurate accounting and compliance with global policies and procedures
• Monitor taxation requirements and collaborate with global tax teams
• Support on ad hoc projects and process improvement initiatives

Key Skills & Experience

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience preparing financial statements and managing audits
• Previous team leadership experience
• Experience working in multi-national, multi-entity environments (FMCG ideal)
• Strong SAP and advanced Excel skills
• Sound understanding of tax, statutory accounting, and compliance
• Project management exposure preferred

Key Competencies

• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to thrive under pressure and meet deadlines
• Organised, self-motivated, and proactive
• Hands-on, collaborative approach to leadership
• Track record of improving financial processes or systems

This is an exciting time to join a business with a powerful brand, international exposure, and plenty of opportunity for progression.

Join a high-growth environment where innovation, energy, and impact are part of the everyday. Apply now.

The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors.

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