Finance Executive Location: London Salary: Competitive benefits Start Date: ASAP About the Role A 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. Key Responsibilities Financial Control & Reporting * Manage and reconcile sales, purchases, and nominal ledgers monthly * Post the month-end journals and reconcile the trial balance * Prepare accurate management accounts and financial reports * Analyse performance vs budget, forecast, and prior years * Ensure compliance with accounting standards Commercial & Strategic Support * Deliver actionable commercial analysis for business growth * Manage cash flow forecasting, working capital, and FX exposure * Support budgeting and forecasting processes Team Leadership & Collaboration * Lead and mentor two junior finance team members * Partner with operations, sales, and supply chain teams * Undertake ad hoc analysis and strategic projects Key Requirements * 4 years’ finance/accounting experience working within a FMCG/manufacturing/distribution is business is essential * Proficiency in Sage 200 * Strong multi-currency and foreign exchange knowledge * Advanced Excel & financial modelling skills * High accuracy under tight deadlines * Strong commercial awareness and stakeholder management Benefits * Competitive salary * 25 days holiday UK bank holidays * Pension scheme * Company events and engagement activities Only candidates with UK hands-on experience in distribution, FMCG or similar manufacturing can be considered We cannot offer sponsorship for this position or consider candidates on a visa unless they have UK Citizenship, indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) or settlement