Hybrid Financial Control Manager: Close & Reporting

Danone; Trowbridge; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Assurance

Healthcare

Private medical insurance

Gym membership

Cycle to work

Holiday trading

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Danone is seeking a Finance Controller to own the monthly close, reporting and statutory requirements within the UK&I Supply Points. You will work with Finance teams to deliver high-quality month-end close, strengthen financial controls and support statutory reporting and audits.

The role requires a fully qualified accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), strong knowledge of R2R processes, and experience with month-end close and audits. Hybrid working with 2–3 days in the office.

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and how business transactions impact the P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow.
• Experience of financial accounting, month-end close, statutory reporting and audit.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Collaborative and service‑oriented approach with Finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the monthly close process and ensure accurate, timely reporting.
• Review Balance Sheet, P&L and Cash Flow reporting and supporting schedules.
• Identify and manage closing risks and opportunities.
• Support consolidation reporting and audit activities as required.
• Maintain strong financial controls and improve close processes.

Skills

R2R processes

Month-end close

Audit experience

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Fully qualified accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Danone is seeking a Finance Controller to own the monthly close, reporting and statutory requirements within the UK&I Supply Points. You will work with Finance teams to deliver high-quality month-end close, strengthen financial controls and support statutory reporting and audits.

The role requires a fully qualified accounting qualification (ACA/ACCA/CIMA), strong knowledge of R2R processes, and experience with month-end close and audits. Hybrid working with 2–3 days in the office.