Financial Controller, GB&I: Lead Transformation & Reporting

Suntory Beverage & Food; City Of London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Suntory Beverage & Food UK is seeking a Senior Financial Controller to lead the Financial Control function for GB&I, ensuring accurate statutory and management reporting, balance sheet integrity, and Free Cash Flow forecasting. You will drive finance transformation and continuous improvement to support growth and strategic aims.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive IFRS/J-SOX knowledge, and the ability to partner with GBS shared services and external auditors.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant or equivalent in corporate finance
• Experience in FMCG or audit
• Leadership and transformational experience

Responsibilities

• Lead a team across accounting, accounts payable, credit control and finance projects.
• Oversee balance sheets for multiple entities and ensure timely reporting to GB&I and group reporting.
• Ensure IFRS, J-SOX compliance and internal controls.
• Lead month-end close and financial statement preparation.
• Manage relationships with GBS shared services and external auditors.
• Lead budgeting and forecasting for balance sheet and Free Cash Flow, driving working capital improvements.
• Champion finance transformation initiatives within GB&I and promote continuous improvement.
• Develop and grow the Financial Control team's capabilities and foster a finance culture.
• Act as an Extended Leadership Team member promoting financial process understanding.
• Manage statutory and management accounts for multiple entities under IFRS and J-SOX compliance.
• Ensure fast and accurate monthly close in a listed company environment.
• Balance detailed financial control with forward-looking Free Cash Flow forecasting and working capital optimization.
• Drive finance transformation projects and continuous improvement in a complex environment.
• Lead and develop a diverse team across functions.
• Maintain strong governance and compliance while supporting business growth.

Skills

Leadership

People management

IFRS knowledge

J-SOX

Financial reporting

Stakeholder management

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

Treasury

Education

ACCA/ACA/CA/CIMA or Master in Corporate Finance

Tools

SAP

Excel

PowerPoint

BI tools

Job description

Suntory Beverage & Food UK is seeking a Senior Financial Controller to lead the Financial Control function for GB&I, ensuring accurate statutory and management reporting, balance sheet integrity, and Free Cash Flow forecasting. You will drive finance transformation and continuous improvement to support growth and strategic aims.

The role requires strong leadership, extensive IFRS/J-SOX knowledge, and the ability to partner with GBS shared services and external auditors.