Finatal is working with a £75M t/o consumer goods company. They have a proven track record of consistent sales and EBITDA growth.
The Opportunity
This is a varied role, assisting in leading multiple aspects of the finance function, with a broad remit encompassing reporting, business partnering and statutory responsibility. This role will assist in delivering month-end and year-end reporting; the audit and statutory accounts process; and will play an active role in helping to drive process improvements and efficiency gains.
The Responsibilities
· Play a leading role in producing consolidated results within deadlines.
· Assisting in the delivery of the Board pack presentation including writing analytical commentary and providing insight.
· Key month end responsibility, including:
o Monthly P&L variance analysis versus comparatives and budgets with a focus on Sales to GP
o Review of product profitability and margin reporting
o Departmental business review packs and reporting
· Assisting in preparation of draft results
· Responsibility for submission of UK results into parent group consolidation system
· Play a leading role in reporting to ultimate parent group
· Assisting the group audit ensuring all group wide deliverables are produced within the timeframe and being a key point of contact for the auditors
· Assist in the compilation of statutory accounts ensuring filing within appropriate deadlines.
· Help to establish, maintain and continuously improve effective internal controls and financial policies and procedures for the group, ensuring adherence to the group’s governance and risk management frameworks.
· Business partnering and P&L review with heads of departments
The Requirements
· ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.
· Excellent Excel skills.
· Knowledge of Business Central ERP solution, with Cognos, Sage and Xero being desirable.
· Strong quantitative orientation, as evidenced by academic background or prior quantitative work experience.
· Strong attention to detail with high personal standards for accuracy and quality of work.
