Stanton House have been exclusively engaged to find a Group Financial Controller on a 12-month fixed term basis for a high growth, investor backed FMCG business based in North London. There is a high probability that this role would convert to a permanent contract for the right candidate.
As Group Financial Controller, you will be responsible for:
- Managing a team of 7 and the day to day running of the UK Finance function.
- Responsible for ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, including preparing financial statements and presenting financial information to senior management and external stakeholders.
- Ensuring the company's accounting records are accurate and up-to-date, including overseeing the accounting team and ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
- Embedding strong financial processes and controls to ensure high calibre finance function.
- Managing and developing the finance team, including setting goals, providing guidance and support, and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Overseeing the tax accounting for the UK entity.
- Other adhoc finance projects.
To be successful in this role you must be ACA / ACCA or CIMA qualified with 8+ years post qualified experience. In addition to this you must:
- Possess the understanding of what constitutes a robust accounting control environment
- Have strong technical accounting skills including knowledge of consolidations and financial statement preparation
- Be commercially astute, articulate, technically strong and influential leader with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels
- Possess exceptional communication skills (written and oral)
- Have the ability to handle multiple projects and tasks, coordinating with various stakeholders
- Have strong systems skills including Excel and SAP.