Financial Controller

FMCG JOBS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FMCG Jobs, partnering with a London-based Wine and Spirits leader, seeks a newly created Financial Controller to lead monthly management accounts, drive modernisation of finance processes, and shape the future of the finance team. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with strong management accounting, process improvement, and financial control experience, ideally in FMCG, retail, or drinks.

You will mentor the team and partner cross-functionally, with potential for future

Qualifications

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent) required.
• Strong management accounting experience and ability to improve processes.
• Robust financial controls knowledge and risk mitigation.
• Advanced Excel skills; familiarity with IT tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly management accounts and ensure timely, accurate reporting of variances.
• Modernise finance processes using IT tools to reduce manual work and increase efficiency.
• Design and monitor financial controls to mitigate business risks.
• Ensure ERP system data accuracy and reconciliation of balance sheet accounts.
• Create and refine annual and monthly reports highlighting results, trends and forecasts.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting and auditing processes.
• Mentor junior staff and support the Finance Director and Head of Finance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally on financial and analytical tasks.
• As the team grows, take on management responsibilities.

Skills

Management accounting

Process improvement

Financial controls

Advanced Excel

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

Power Pivot

Query

SQL

Job description

FMCG Jobs 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 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.