Job Description
Finance Executive\n\nLocation: London\n\nSalary: Competitive + benefits\n\nStart Date: ASAP\n\nAbout the Role\n\nA Finance Executive is required to support UK & European operations in a fast-paced, multi-currency FMCG environment. This role will assist the Finance Manager, ensure accurate ledgers, deliver month-end reporting, and provide commercial insights to drive growth. Reports directly to the General Manager and leadership team on selected workstreams.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nFinancial Control & Reporting\n\n * Manage and reconcile sales, purchases, and nominal ledgers monthly\n\n * Post the month-end journals and reconcile the trial balance\n\n * Prepare accurate management accounts and financial reports\n\n * Analyse performance vs budget, forecast, and prior years\n\n * Ensure compliance with accounting standards\n\nCommercial & Strategic Support\n\n * Deliver actionable commercial analysis for business growth\n\n * Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital, and FX exposure\n\n * Support budgeting and forecasting processes\n\nTeam Leadership & Collaboration\n\n * Lead and mentor two junior finance team members\n\n * Partner with operations, sales, and supply chain teams\n\n * Undertake ad hoc analysis and strategic projects\n\nKey Requirements\n\n * 4+ years’ finance/accounting experience working within a FMCG/manufacturing/distribution is business is essential\n\n * Proficiency in Sage 200\n\n * Strong multi-currency and foreign exchange knowledge\n\n * Advanced Excel & financial modelling skills\n\n * High accuracy under tight deadlines\n\n * Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management\n\nBenefits\n\n * Competitive salary\n\n * 25 days holiday + UK bank holidays\n\n * Pension scheme\n\n * Company events and engagement activities\n\nOnly candidates with UK hands-on experience in distribution, FMCG or similar manufacturing can be considered\n\nWe cannot offer sponsorship for this position or consider candidates on a visa unless they have UK Citizenship, indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or settlement