Financial Control & Reporting Leader

UNAVAILABLE; Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Assurance

Healthcare

Private Medical Insurance

Gym Membership

Cycle to Work

Holiday Trading

Employee Discounts

Wellbeing Support

Job summary

Danone is seeking a Finance Controller with strong accounting qualifications to own the monthly close, statutory reporting and audit activities within the UK & Ireland Supply Points. You will work with Finance teams across the business to ensure high-quality close, robust controls and continuous process improvement.

The role requires a fully qualified accounting designation (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent), deep knowledge of R2R processes, and experience in closing and reporting cycles.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Experience in financial accounting, month-end close, statutory reporting and audit.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confidence prioritising competing requirements, delegating effectively and making sound decisions.
• Collaborative, service-oriented approach with Finance stakeholders.
• Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to challenge processes and drive efficiency.
• Strong teamwork skills and willingness to share knowledge and best practice.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the monthly close process with accurate and timely reporting across entities.
• Review Balance Sheet, P&L and Cash Flow with supporting schedules.
• Identify closing risks and opportunities and manage related activities.
• Support consolidation reporting as required.
• Prepare financial statements in line with local statutory requirements and policies.
• Manage external audit process for UK & Ireland Supply Points.
• Maintain robust internal controls and close policies; run reconciliations and KPIs.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Decision making

Collaboration

Process improvement

Teamwork

Financial controls

Education

ACCA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

Accounting systems

Job description

Danone is seeking a Finance Controller with strong accounting qualifications to own the monthly close, statutory reporting and audit activities within the UK & Ireland Supply Points. You will work with Finance teams across the business to ensure high-quality close, robust controls and continuous process improvement.

The role requires a fully qualified accounting designation (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent), deep knowledge of R2R processes, and experience in closing and reporting cycles.