Senior Financial Accountant

Manpower UK Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company, renowned for high-quality FMCG brands, is seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to join their transformation team in London. This role involves crucial financial processes, stakeholder collaboration, and managing financial systems in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will be proactive and experienced in financial controlling within the FMCG sector.

Benefits

Bike Storage

Cafe

Kitchen & Communal Areas

Complimentary Tea & Coffee

Complimentary Fruit & Biscuits

Gym Facilities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in stakeholder management and financial controlling.
• Experience managing multiple ERP systems.
• Proven ability to lead reconciliation and review processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process, ensuring accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations, including payroll and fixed assets.
• Conduct financial analyses and oversee Accounts Payable activities.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Financial Controlling

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field

ACCA, CIMA, CPA preferred

Tools

Oracle Cloud Fusion

Microsoft Business Central

Job description

We are currently seeking a Senior Financial Accountant to work with our global FMCG client Elida Beauty, renowned for brands such as V05, TIGI, Timotei, and Impulse, to become an integral part of their fast-paced FMCG environment.

The position is based in Holborn, London. This is a full-time temporary role until 31st Dec 2025, requiring 37.5 hours per week, to start ASAP, Monday-Friday. Compensation for this role is between £60,000 - £65,000 per annum pro-rata, depending on experience.

There will be a requirement to work onsite 2-3 days per week, subject to business needs. The role currently offers a mix of remote and onsite working, adjustable based on business requirements.

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Finance Manager to join our Controlling team during a critical phase of transformation and system implementation. This role will support the UK and French teams by managing key financial processes, ensuring accuracy and transparency, and driving stakeholder collaboration. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in stakeholder management, dual ERP systems, and hands-on financial controlling within a fast-paced FMCG retail environment covering multiple regions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead the month-end close process, ensuring deadlines are met and accuracy is maintained while supporting other business transformation projects.
2. Prepare detailed commentary on P&L reviews monthly on specific cost buckets.
3. Lead the monthly balance sheet reconciliation process, assigning tasks and ensuring timely completion. Prepare reconciliations for payroll, fixed assets, general accruals, and prepayments.
4. Manage the Fixed Asset Register (FAR), including additions, disposals, depreciation recalculations, and ensuring FAR schedules reconcile with the general ledger.
5. Oversee Accounts Payable activities, including monthly reconciliation of supplier accounts, PO creation, and receipting.
6. Assist with bank account reconciliations covering Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Payroll bank accounts.
7. Review and improve financial processes to ensure robust internal control systems. Develop and maintain process notes and documentation for compliance and continuous improvement.
8. Work effectively across two ERP systems—Oracle Cloud Fusion and Microsoft Business Central. Analyze financial data from third-party outsourcing partners to ensure system integration and transparency.
9. Submit the monthly Debtor Scorecard with detailed analysis to the FP&A team.
10. Perform ad hoc financial analyses such as contractor costs, distribution costs, and other metrics.
11. Participate in year-end audits, liaising with auditors and providing required documentation and explanations promptly.
12. Collaborate closely with the Regional Financial Controller on ad hoc requests.

Key Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field; professional qualification (e.g., ACCA, CIMA, CPA) preferred.
• Proven finance controlling experience in FMCG or retail sectors.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional communication skills across regions.
• Experience managing multiple ERP systems, ideally Oracle Cloud Fusion and Microsoft Business Central.
• Solid knowledge of Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience leading reconciliation and review processes, with team management or coordination skills.
• Background in supporting transformation projects and system implementations.
• Analytical with strong attention to detail and capable of delivering insightful financial commentary.
• Proactive, organized, and skilled at prioritizing multiple workstreams in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in process review and documentation, with a focus on internal control improvements.
• High integrity and ethical standards in handling sensitive financial data.
• Collaborative and culturally aware, capable of working across multiple regions and functions.

Additional Information:

Holborn working environment includes:

• Bike Storage
• Cafe
• Kitchen & Communal Areas
• Complimentary Tea & Coffee
• Complimentary Fruit & Biscuits
• Gym Facilities