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Financial Controller

Communicate Recruitment Solutions LTD
Posted a month ago, valid for 14 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Financial Controller with a salary range of £75,000 to £85,000 plus excellent benefits.
  • Candidates must be qualified accountants (ACA/ACCA) with a minimum of 3 years of experience in a Finance Manager role or similar.
  • Proven experience in the FMCG sector and the ability to thrive in a start-up environment is required.
  • Key responsibilities include managing accounting operations, preparing financial reports, and conducting cash flow forecasts.
  • The role offers flexible, hybrid working arrangements with minimal office presence needed, making it an attractive opportunity for those with a strong accounting background.

Financial Controller | Flexible, hybrid working arrangements | £75 - 85k plus excellent benefits

Communicate is working with a Start-Up consumer goods and foods business.

Key responsibilities will include:

Hands-on management of business accounting operations including accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash and the general ledger

  • Prepare regular multi-currency cash flow forecasts
  • Review monthly payroll (prepared by external partner), prepare VAT returns and reconciliations, prepare corporate tax provisions, monitor transfer pricing
  • Prepare monthly IFRS financial reporting and half-yearly financial disclosures
  • Prepare annual financial statements and manage a smooth external audit process
  • Ad hoc accounting, reporting and analysis for the business, for Group finance, and for statistics
  • Understand the financial performance of the business, and use it to bring insight and opportunities to the business
  • Develop strong collaborative relationships with business leaders and colleagues within the business unit

Candidates will:

  • Qualified accountant (ACA/ ACCA),
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Finance Manager or similar
  • Proven experience within the FMCG space
  • Ability to work in a start up environment
  • Experience with general ledger functions, managing month end close processes and working to tight timetables
  • Strong Excel skills (regular usage of pivot tables, XLookUp, SumIfs, SumProduct, etc.

Based in central London, the business have a very flexible working policy with minimal office presence required (2-3 days). This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong accounting background that is not afraid of senior role and playing an integral part in future growth.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.