Financial reporting accountant

Michael Page; Alfreton CP; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a qualified accountant to join their growing international FMCG business. This role involves balance sheet ownership, financial analysis, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and local regulations. You will lead the financial closing processes and collaborate with various teams to enhance budgeting and forecasting. With a focus on process improvement and internal controls, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the financial integrity of the organization while enjoying a hybrid working model. If you're ready to make an impact in a dynamic environment, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Bonus

Progression Opportunities

Hybrid Working

Qualifications

• Technically strong, qualified accountant with audit and controls experience.
• Process improvement mindset with a focus on financial accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial closing processes and ensure accuracy of reports.
• Develop financial models to support business planning and decision-making.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budgeting

Process Improvement

Internal Controls

Audit Experience

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

• Reporting, process improvement, budgets, variance work
• Hybrid working

About Our Client

Privately owned, growing, international FMCG business with UK HQ in Alfreton, Derbyshire.

Job Description

Balance sheet ownership for UK entities.

Provide financial analysis and commentary to senior management regarding variances and financial trends.

Oversee monthly/quarterly/annual financial closing processes for the UK (Monthly closing leader).

Ensure the accuracy of Internal Reporting for Group Consolidation.

Prepare and review financial statements and management reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP, local legal, tax including Transfer Pricing, and financial regulations.

Responsibility for local and Group audit completion.

Maintenance of proper internal controls.

Lead and achieve UK Statutory Requirements.

Company Pensions Scheme Finance Coordination and Reporting Requirements.

Develop and implement effective internal controls to safeguard company assets.

Support external and internal audits by providing requested information and documentation.

Collaborate with FP&A in the budgeting and quarterly forecasting processes for the UK operations.

Develop financial models and projections to support business planning and decision-making.

The Successful Applicant

You will be a technically strong, qualified accountant with experience of Audit and Controls, ideally practice trained with a process improvement mindset.

What's on Offer

50-55k, bonus, and progression within a growing Group. Hybrid working.