Robert Half are delighted to partner with Cake Décor OV Group in their search for a talented Financial Controller to join the business.
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Cake Décor is the largest manufacturer of edible cake decorations and toppings in the UK, producing an extensive range for leading grocery retailers, food manufacturers and specialist artisan bakers.
Originally a family business, the site in Cumbernauld has retained its innovative and creative culture working together with customers to develop bespoke lines and solutions by combining exceptional technical expertise with trend-led applications. Having achieved impressive growth over the years, Cake Decor were acquired by OV Group in 2021 and now have sister sites in Sweden, Switzerland, and Germany as well as four sites here in the UK as a business unit of Orkla Food Ingredients, in turn a portfolio company of Orkla ASA, a leading Nordic supplier of branded consumer goods.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Manager Director in being the primary owner of the P&L across the business
Ensuring Finance can accurately reflect and explain business performance.
Ensure the provision of timely and valuable management information across Cake Decor
Assist site management teams by providing quality decision making support information
Main Duties
Preparation and initial review of monthly management accounts (P&L and Balance Sheet) within 3 working days of the month end to include all aspects of:
Accruals and prepayments
Inter-company account reconciliation
Depreciation
Foreign exchange
Provisions (bad debt & Inventory)
Bank reconciliations
Responsible for completing additional Orkla month-end routines including:
Flow of products
Channel splits
Net Contribution from Price
Headcount reporting
R3M reporting
Tax reporting
Skills and experience required
Qualified ACA/ ACCA/ CIMA
Minimum of 2 years of experience operating in a similar role
Excellent analytical and IT skills
Experience providing supplementary analysis and commentary
Demonstrate successful business partnering
Knowledge of working within a manufacturing business
Why you should apply
Competitive salary range of £65,000-£70,000
The opportunity to work with the Managing Director and other senior people within OV Group on a regular basis
Exposure to leading on commercial activities within the business and be at the forefront of commercial decisions
A competitive benefits package is included which can be discussed in person
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