Senior Finance Manager: Lead Reporting & Controls (FMCG)

Natures Way Foods Ltd; Chichester; On-site; GBP 61,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share

Pension matched up to 5%

Health cash plan

Flexible benefits

Online GP access

Gym discounts

Job summary

Nature’s Way Foods Ltd seeks a Senior Finance Manager in Chichester to lead financial reporting, consolidation and technical accounting in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You’ll own month-end close, audits, and collaborates with FP&A and external advisers.

The role requires qualified accounting credentials and strong technical knowledge, with responsibility for a small finance team and robust control environment. Competitive package awaits.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (UK GAAP/FRS 102 and/or IFRS)
• Proven experience managing a statutory reporting process
• Experience leading or heavily supporting external audit
• Advanced Excel skills with large datasets
• Strong communication skills to explain complex accounting to non-finance stakeholders

Responsibilities

• Own weekly, monthly, annual, budget and reforecasting reporting across entities
• Monitor working capital and cashflow forecasting
• Maintain and report on the Fixed Asset Register
• Manage month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP/FRS 102 and IFRS
• Act as technical accounting lead for complex areas (b value acquisitions, goodwill, leases, financial instruments)
• Prepare technical accounting papers with auditors
• Lead annual corporation tax compliance and capital allowances projects
• Own year-end statutory audit process and strengthen financial controls
• Identify improvements in reporting processes and lead system enhancements
• Coach and guide a small team of two accountants

Skills

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

UK GAAP/FRS 102

IFRS knowledge

Advanced Excel

Audit coordination

Education

Qualified accountant

Job description

Nature’s Way Foods Ltd seeks a Senior Finance Manager in Chichester to lead financial reporting, consolidation and technical accounting in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You’ll own month-end close, audits, and collaborates with FP&A and external advisers.

The role requires qualified accounting credentials and strong technical knowledge, with responsibility for a small finance team and robust control environment. Competitive package awaits.