At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial reporting and compliance for UK&I, ensuring accuracy and integrity.
- Company: Join Ferrero, a global leader in sweet packaged foods with iconic brands.
- Benefits: Enjoy a supportive work culture with great benefits and career growth opportunities.
- Other info: Collaborative environment focused on continuous improvement and integrity.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in finance while working with a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with experience in financial reporting and audit management.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 75000 £ per year.
About the Role
Ferrero is looking for a technically strong and commercially minded Financial Reporting Lead to join our UK&I Finance team.
This high-impact role is responsible for all aspects of financial reporting, statutory compliance, group reporting, and audit management across our UK and Ireland businesses.
Working closely with the UK&I CFO, Group Finance teams, Shared Services and external stakeholders, you will ensure the integrity of our financial reporting while driving compliance with IFRS, UK GAAP and Ferrero Group standards.
The role also offers exposure to taxation, governance, risk management, and fixed asset accounting, providing a broad and varied remit within a dynamic FMCG environment.
This position is ideal for a finance professional who enjoys combining technical expertise, stakeholder management, and leadership to support business performance and robust financial governance.
- Main Responsibilities
- Take ownership of the preparation and publication of statutory accounts for all UK&I legal entities, ensuring full compliance with Group accounting standards, IFRS and UK GAAP requirements.
- Lead the annual external audit process and act as the key liaison between auditors, finance teams and business stakeholders.
- Oversee the month end reporting process, including the preparation of profit and loss statements, balance sheets, journal postings and general ledger reconciliations within SAP.
- Be responsible for the timely submission of monthly Group consolidation packages and investigate and resolve complex accounting matters as they arise.
- Collaborate with Shared Services and international Ferrero entities to manage intercompany reconciliations and support a smooth and accurate financial close process.
- Provide financial analysis and reporting to support business decision making and ensure internal controls are effectively implemented and documented in line with company policies.
- Support local tax compliance and reporting activities, ensuring obligations are met accurately and on time while managing tax audits, enquiries and external advisor relationships where required.
- Oversee fixed asset accounting activities and support inventory governance processes, ensuring adherence to Group asset management procedures and reporting requirements.
- Work closely with Internal Audit, Group Administration and Governance, Risk & Compliance teams to contribute to the delivery of audit action plans, strengthen control environments, ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements and support the achievement of unqualified audit opinions.
About You
- Professionally qualified or part qualified accountant with significant experience in financial reporting, statutory accounting and audit management.
- Strong technical expertise in IFRS and UK GAAP, solid understanding of taxation principles and financial controls.
- Comfortable managing complex reporting requirements and translating technical accounting concepts into clear and actionable insights for stakeholders.
- Experience working with SAP is essential; exposure to Oracle HFM is advantageous.
- Highly analytical, detail oriented and able to balance multiple priorities in a fast paced business environment.
- Collaborative approach and strong stakeholder management skills to build effective relationships across finance teams, senior leadership, Group functions and external partners.
- Experience within the FMCG sector is beneficial, although experience in other complex and fast moving industries is acceptable.
- Passionate about delivering financial excellence, driving continuous improvement and leading with integrity, collaboration and accountability.
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About Ferrero
Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946.
Today it is one of the world's largest sweet packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world.
Find out more about Ferrero at
Financial Reporting Lead in Greenford employer: Ferrero International S.A.
Ferrero is an exceptional employer that prioritises employee growth and development within a dynamic and inclusive work culture. As an Indirect Procurement Buyer in the vibrant UK & Ireland market, you'll have the opportunity to influence key procurement strategies while collaborating with iconic brands, all within a supportive environment that values innovation and strong supplier partnerships. With a commitment to diversity and a focus on nurturing talent, Ferrero offers a rewarding career path for those looking to make a meaningful impact in the FMCG sector.
Contact Details:
Ferrero International S.A. Recruitment Team
