I am delighted to be working in exclusive partnership with this high profile International FMCG Manufacturing Group, with t/o now in excess of £100m, to recruit this key Group Financial Controller role based at their HO/Business Centre in Warrington, Cheshire.
My client seeks a high calibre candidate with a proven strong track record of financial control within a Group Reporting environment.
Reporting directly to the Group CFO, key responsibilities/challenges will include:
* Lead, coach and develop the Finance team, including 5 direct Management level reports.
* To "own" and develop the Group financial control "engine room", delivering an accurate, timely and robust month‑end close with "zero surprise" reporting, group consolidation and statutory compliance framework across the Group - consisting of 4 significant sized Production sites within the UK & W Europe.
* Lead statutory reporting and year‑end accounts, coordinating Audit planning and delivery.
* Own Corporation Tax compliance delivery across the group.
* Provide proactive weekly cash and working capital reporting and forecasting.
* Shared Services oversight to ensure end‑to‑end process discipline across AP purchase‑to‑pay and AR order‑to‑cash transactions.
* Continuous improvement of timely and robust financial reporting and consolidation, including exploiting ongoing opportunities for increased systems automation.
* Operate as key point of contact with all professional stakeholders including Auditors, Tax authorities and Banking partners plus proactive daily liaison with functional Heads across the Group.
* Overall, to play a key role within the SMT to ensure the successful growth and development of this leading FMCG organisation.
Candidate profile:
* High calibre experienced qualified accountant with strong technical accounting, group reporting and consolidation experience and strong control mindset.
* Proactive and energetic approach, capable of providing constructive "challenge" and effective business improvements/solutions.
* Confident with excellent communication skills and high professional standards to be able to develop strong trusted relationships at all levels across the Group.
In return, my client offers a strong competitive salary package including starting salary up to £100k + Car allowance + 20% Bonus + comprehensive full Benefits package.
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