Financial Controller

Suntory Beverage and Food; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Suntory Beverage and Food seeks a Senior Financial Controller to lead the Financial Control function for GB&I, ensuring accurate reporting, balance sheet integrity and cash flow forecasting. You will drive finance transformation and continuous improvement to support strategic growth.

You will manage a diverse team, oversee global reporting, and partner with external auditors while shaping the finance agenda for a listed, multi-entity environment.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with audit/corporate finance experience, preferably FMCG.
• Strong leadership with experience managing teams and transformations.
• Deep knowledge of financial management, statutory accounting, treasury and tax.
• Experience with IFRS, J-SOX compliance, tax inspections and internal audits.
• Proficient in SAP, Excel, PowerPoint; knowledge of BI tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead Financial Control for GB&I, ensuring accurate statutory and management reporting.
• Oversee balance sheets for multiple entities and monthly/quarterly reporting.
• Ensure IFRS and J-SOX compliance, internal controls and tax compliance.
• Lead month-end close and financial statement preparation.

Skills

ACCA/ACA/CIMA knowledge

Audit & corporate finance

Leadership & people management

IFRS & J-SOX knowledge

Stakeholder communication

SAP proficiency

Excel, PowerPoint

BI tools

Education

Qualified accountant (ACCA/ACA/CA/CIMA)

Tools

Hyperion Financial Management

ERP systems

GBS/Shared services platforms

Job description

Who We Are

Suntory is a fast moving, agile and entrepreneurial business that is home to some of the nations most loved brands. The Suntory Group is one of the largest soft drinks companies and among the world's leading consumer products companies. We offer a uniquely diverse portfolio of beverages enjoyed by millions across the globe

About your role

The purpose of this position is to lead and manage the Financial Control function for GB&I, ensuring accurate statutory and management financial reporting, balance sheet integrity, Free Cash Flow forecasting, and driving finance transformation and continuous improvement to support the business's financial health and strategic ambitions.

What You'll Do

• Manage a team of 18 people across accounting, accounts payable, credit control, and finance projects.
• Oversee balance sheets for 3 legal entities and ensure timely, accurate monthly reporting to SBFE and quarterly group reporting to Suntory Holdings.
• Ensure compliance with IFRS, J-SOX, tax regulations, and internal controls.
• Lead the month-end close process and financial statement preparation.
• Manage relationships with Global Business Services shared services and external auditors.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting processes for balance sheet and Free Cash Flow, driving working capital improvements.
• Champion finance transformation initiatives within GB&I, promoting continuous improvement and challenging the status quo.
• Develop and grow the Financial Control team's capabilities and foster a finance culture across the organization.
• Act as an Extended Leadership Team member, promoting financial process understanding and adherence
• Managing statutory and management accounts for multiple entities under IFRS and J-SOX compliance.
• Ensuring fast and accurate monthly close in a listed company environment.
• Balancing detailed financial control with forward-looking Free Cash Flow forecasting and working capital optimization.
• Driving finance transformation projects and continuous improvement in a complex, multi-stakeholder environment.
• Leading and developing a diverse team including direct and indirect reports across functions.
• Maintaining strong governance and compliance while supporting business growth and change.

What's in it for you

Joining Suntory isn't just about taking on a role, it's about embarking on a career journey. You have the opportunity to work with talented, inspiring and authentic leaders and have the freedom to dream big and go for it (Yatte Minahare). At Suntory you'll find a supportive work environment that values work life balance and that will help you realise your full potential and grow for good. Our People and Culture team are a team that genuinely care about creating a great experience for our employees and we would love you to be part of it.

What You need to be successful

Essential

• Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA/CA, CIMA) or Master in Corporate Finance
• Solid experience in audit and/or corporate finance, preferably FMCG
• Strong leadership and people management skills with experience managing teams and transformations
• Deep knowledge of financial management, statutory accounting, treasury, and tax
• Experience with IFRS, J-SOX compliance, tax inspections, and internal audits
• Strong communication skills and ability to influence senior stakeholders
• High resilience and attention to detail
• Proficiency in SAP, Excel, PowerPoint; knowledge of BI tools

Desirable

• Experience in ERP implementations and rollouts
• Knowledge of Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)
• Experience with global business services (GBS) and finance shared services
• Exposure to technological upgrades and productivity programs

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success.

We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, or differing abilities, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences.

We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply.

We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed.

Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.