A leading FMCG organisation who have some of the most well known and loved products are currently looking to recruit a Head of Financial Reporting/Control, who will report in to a high performing Finance Director and join a business that has an incredible track record of progression.
Some of the duties for the Head of Reporting/Control:
* Responsible for the financial reporting and control environment across the business – defining controls, reviewing / ensuring ongoing compliance, and educating wider business where required
* Responsible for the integrity of the balance sheet for all legal entities, ensuring timely completion and review of balance sheet reconciliations, and seek out opportunities to strengthen the balance sheet
* Ensuring that accounting treatment is in line with Group Accounting Policies (FRS 102). Lead on new standard implementation working closely with Group Finance
* Lead on all financial considerations for acquisitions, including due diligence reviews, acquisition accounting, and supporting successful integration
* Manage the external audit process for all entities, being the lead contact for the auditors. Manage them through significant accounting judgements and estimates, producing technical accounting papers where required
* Responsible for the financial integrity of data in finance systems. Lead on new system implementation / modifications
* Support the Finance Director and Commercial Director in reviewing, monitoring and managing risk across the business, including design and implementation of controls.
* Attend the Quarterly Risk Management Committee with the Group Internal Audit and Risk team
* Lead the team with a real focus on developing their skills, knowledge and experience to help them deliver in role and support their professional development.
Skills, experience and technical background of the successful candidate:
* Qualified accountant – 5-10 years PQE
* Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
* Experience of shaping, managing and developing a team including team members working towards their chartered accountancy qualifications alongside their day job
* Ability to build strong relationships with operational and commercial teams at all levels of seniority
* Continuous improvement mindset to deliver on one our guiding principles of “improve every day”
* Attention to detail, self-driven with a can-do attitude
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