Financial Controlling & Reporting Manager

Suntory Global Spirits; Greater London; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Suntory Global Spirits in the UK is seeking an experienced Financial Controlling & Reporting Manager to strengthen UK financial governance. You will lead reporting under IFRS and local GAAP and partner with Commercial, Supply Chain and operational teams.

You will own budgeting, forecasting and close cycles, coordinate audits, and drive cash flow governance. Proficiency in SAP R3 FI, BW/EDW and advanced Excel is essential. This is an international role reporting to the EMEA HQ.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience including financial statements.
• Strong SAP/R3 FI and BW/EDW knowledge.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial control and UK reporting under IFRS and local GAAP.
• Own budgeting, forecasting and close cycles.
• Coordinate internal and external audits and SOX compliance.
• Partner with Commercial, Supply Chain and operations teams.
• Support tax advisors and auditors.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork & resilience

Process thinking

Education

Finance-related degree

Tools

SAP/R3 FI

BW/EDW

Excel

Job description

At Suntory Global Spirits, we craft spirits of the highest quality and deliver brilliant experiences to people around the world. Suntory Global Spirits has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits company ... where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Suntory Global Spirits is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.

What makes this a great opportunity?

Suntory Global Spirits is crafting the Spirits that Stir the World. Rooted in two centuries of family heritage, Suntory Global Spirits has evolved into the world's third largest leading premium spirits’ company where each employee is treated like family and trusted with legacy. With our greatest assets - our premium spirits and our people - we're driving growth through impactful marketing, innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. Suntory Global Spirits is a place where you can come Unleash your Spirit by making an impact each and every day.

As Financial Controlling & Reporting Manager you will have the chance to:

• Work in an international environment and report to the EMEA headquarters based in Madrid.
• Support the process of standardization and simplification in the finance area.
• Lead and work on exciting projects around the topic of simplification in the finance area and compliance with company guidelines.

Role Responsibilities

• Lead financial control and reporting activities for UK ensuring compliance with IFRS, local GAAP and corporate accounting policies.
• Support in the preparation of monthly and annual financial statements in UK in accordance with established deadlines and Company policies and Accounting Principles (SP GAAP and IFRS).
• Own annual budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes, partnering with stakeholders to support business performance.
• Manage monthly, quarterly and annual close cycles, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Perform detailed balance sheet reviews, reconciliations and variance analysis to ensure financial integrity.
• Drive working capital management, cash flow visibility and financial governance initiatives.
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities and support SOX compliance requirements.
• Act as a trusted finance business partner to Commercial, Supply Chain and operational teams.
• Cooperation with Tax advisors and auditors.
• Support projects in the finance sector.

Qualifications

• University degree in Finance or completed commercial training, preferably with further development in Finance (Balance Sheet Accountant).
• 5+ years of professional experience in accounting, in particular preparing monthly and annual financial statements.
• Good knowledge of SAP / R3 FI and BW/EDW.
• Good knowledge of dealing with MS OFFICE, especially Excel.
• Very good written and spoken English.
• Process / departmental thinking.
• Teamwork, flexibility, and resilience.

While relocation, immigration, and/or tax compliance support are not guaranteed, we may offer assistance to successful candidates depending on factors such as role requirements in accordance with company guidelines.

At Suntory Global Spirits, people are our number one priority, and we believe our people grow together in diverse and inclusive environments where their unique insights, experiences and backgrounds are valued and respected. Suntory Global Spirits is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all other characteristics, attributes or choices protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on an applicant's skills and experience.