Financial Controller

FMCG JOBS; London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Wine and Spirits sector in London is seeking a dynamic Financial Controller to oversee the monthly management accounts and enhance finance processes. This newly created role is crucial for driving improvements within the finance team and presents significant opportunities for succession planning. Ideal candidates will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with a strong background in finance, preferably from FMCG or retail sectors, and a penchant for process improvements.

Qualifications

• Professionally qualified in ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent.
• Experienced in financial processes within FMCG, retail, or drinks industries.
• Proficient in management accounting and financial controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly management accounts and ensure accurate reporting.
• Modernize finance processes with IT tools.
• Design financial controls and maintain ERP system accuracy.

Skills

Management Accounting

Process Improvement

Financial Control

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Advanced Excel

SQL

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

Tools

Power Pivot

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 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.

• London, South West London / Kingston upon Thames, London
• London, South West London / Kingston upon Thames, London