Harper May partners with a leading UK FMCG company. Renowned for innovative products and strong retail partnerships, they are seeking a Finance Manager to join their growing team. This role offers significant opportunities for career growth within a dynamic and ambitious organisation.
Role Overview:
The Finance Manager will play a key role in driving financial performance, overseeing budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support business growth. Responsibilities include managing month-end processes, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, and providing strategic insights to senior leadership. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a proven background in finance within the FMCG sector, and be required to work 5 days in the office.
Key Responsibilities:
- Overseeing the monthly consolidated management accounts (P&L, Balance Sheet, Cashflow, and Key Metrics) and meticulously preparing information packs for submission to the Financial Controller.
- Driving continuous enhancements to the Group's monthly financial reporting process and internal controls, including intercompany transactions.
- Conducting regular reviews and substantiations of the Group's balance sheet and critical controls.
- Providing expert technical accounting knowledge and maintaining the Group's accounting and financial policies.
- Supporting in the consolidation and preparation of annual statutory financial statements for Group entities.
- Contributing to the planning and execution of the Group's year-end audit to ensure timely and budgeted delivery.
- Ensuring the Group's financial control framework is robust and that all financial reporting obligations across the company meet high standards.
- Identifying opportunities to fortify the financial control environment and overseeing their implementation.
- Undertaking other Group Finance Manager responsibilities as required to support the Group Financial Controller.
Requirements:
- ACCA / CIMA / ACA qualification preferred.
- Prior experience within the FMCG sector is essential.
- Demonstrated experience in management reporting.
- Proven expertise in relevant accounting practices and technical knowledge (Financial / Management information).
- Meticulous attention to detail and a strong focus on controls.
- Collaborative team player dedicated to achieving collective team objectives.
- Proficiency in financial software and Microsoft Excel.