Our client is a leading FMCG company with operations in Great Britain, Ireland, France and Brazil. Across these four markets, the company has developed a strong portfolio of its own iconic brands, and is now seeking a vibrant Finance Manager to join their team. The Finance Manager is a critical part of the team responsible for accurate and complete group reporting across all of the entities - for external annual and interim reporting as well as an ongoing monthly basis internally.

Responsibilities

• Understand financial reporting and drive improvements in accuracy
• Ensure reporting is consistent across business units and compliant with IFRS and PLC accounting policies
• Provide training and guidance to support business unit reporting (e.g. on new standards)
• Balance sheet and cash flow focus
• Interim and year end reporting (disclosure packs, notes, document reviews)
• Subsidiary accounts completion, review and submissions
• Balance sheet and cash flow reporting
• Ongoing group finance governance processes (e.g. balance sheet reviews, intercompany, policy compliance reviews)
• Build strong relationships with business unit contacts across Brazil, France, GB, Ireland and International
• Ensure technical knowledge is up to date and lead the adoption of new accounting standards
• Provide training to finance teams on key areas
• Own and write accounting papers on key judgemental areas
• Assist in providing technical accounting advice to business units
• Key member of the team dealing with audit requests for interim and year-end
• Assist in the mentoring and development of part qualified accountants within the PLC Financial Control team

Requirements

• Qualified ACA/ACCA acountant
• Solid financial accounting understanding
• Strong analytical skills
• Good Microsoft Office applications ability: particularly Excel.
• Hands on experience of finance systems (ideally SAP/BPC)
• Experience of the external audit process
• Drive and personal accountability
• Attention to detail / analytical approach