Group Finance Manager, £1bil t/o FMCG, Peterborough, £60-65k + 10% Bonus
Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.
Are you a recently qualified ACA looking for their first move into industry? This could be the perfect next step!
We are partnering with a market-leading international FMCG group operating across 50+ countries. The business is a major supplier into UK and European retail markets and continues to scale year-on-year, supported by significant operational infrastructure and investment in systems.
With a large UK footprint and a multi-entity structure, the organisation combines entrepreneurial growth with global backing, creating an environment where finance plays a genuinely strategic role.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing Group function within a complex, international environment.
This is a broad Group Finance Manager role sitting at the heart of UK reporting and governance. You will act as a key interface between the UK entities and the international Group team, owning reporting, controls and driving system and process improvements.
Group Reporting & Business Partnering
* Lead weekly and monthly UK performance reporting packs for senior stakeholders
* Own month-end and year-end close across multiple entities
* Partner with department heads on shared cost management
* Act as the central point of contact for Group reporting queries
Budgeting & Forecasting
* Prepare and manage weekly UK cash flow forecasting
* Coordinate the annual budget process across UK entities
* Own forecasts and group recharge allocations
Financial Controls & Governance
* Oversee balance sheet integrity and reconciliations
* Review and strengthen internal controls frameworks
* Identify control gaps and implement best-practice solutions
Audit & Statutory Reporting
* Manage year-end audit process and auditor liaison
* Prepare statutory accounts and subsidiary reporting packs
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Tax & Compliance
* Oversee Corporation Tax and VAT compliance
* Liaise with HMRC and external advisers
* Support R&D tax credit and capital allowance analysis
Systems & Transformation
* Support ongoing ERP enhancement (Microsoft Dynamics 365 environment)
* Drive enhancements in reporting automation (Power BI / ERP reporting tools)
Essentials:
* ACA Qualified from top 10 Practice
* Strong technical accounting knowledge
* Proven experience managing balance sheet controls
* Excellent stakeholder management skills
* Confident with ERP systems and advanced Excel