Financial Controller – Colworth Operations & Financial Controls in Kingston upon Thames

• Job Title
• Finance Controller
• Scope
• Financial Controller – Colworth operations & Financial Controls
• Location
• Kingston and Colworth campus including Flexible working
• Overview

With 19,000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands such as Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, we are the world’s largest pure‑play ice cream company, operating in 76 countries.

We focus on creating iconic brands and bring moments of joy to millions worldwide, while maintaining an innovative, data‑driven, collaborative culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support day‑to‑day and month‑end financial controlling activities, including:
• Preparation and submission of journals and month‑end accounting entries
• Management of accruals and support for period‑end close activities
• Maintenance of cross‑charge information and allocations
• Resolution of finance and accounting queries from stakeholders
• Production of reports and analysis to support business decision‑making
• Support for purchase order creation, invoice management and payment‑related queries
• Assistance to Finance Business Partners and site operational teams with budgeting and financial administration

• Fixed Asset Management

• Manage fixed asset requests, additions, transfers, and disposals
• Support capital expenditure (Capex) approvals and tracking
• Ensure assets are appropriately capitalised and recorded
• Maintain fixed asset records and asset tagging processes
• Perform periodic asset verification activities
• Support lease accounting and fixed asset reporting requirements

• Operational Finance Support

• Support site operations with routine finance processes and controls
• Coordinate sundry and intercompany invoicing activities
• Manage finance administration requests and queries
• Support banking, reporting and reconciliations as required
• Act as a key point of contact between operational teams and Finance

• Financial Controls & Audit Readiness

• Coordinate activities to support the company’s financial control framework
• Work with control owners to ensure controls are completed on time and appropriately documented
• Review the quality and completeness of control evidence before submission
• Maintain accurate records of control activities and supporting documentation
• Coordinate submissions within Audit Board and other governance tools, ensuring deadlines are met
• Track outstanding actions, control deficiencies and remediation plans through to completion
• Support internal and external audit requests, ensuring information is provided accurately and on time
• Help embed a strong controls culture by providing guidance and coaching on documentation and evidence expectations
• Drive continuous improvement in financial governance, compliance and control effectiveness

• Balance Sheet Control Support (Cover Responsibilities)

• Review pricing and promotional changes to ensure supporting documentation is available
• Support rebate and commercial accrual reviews
• Assist with periodic balance sheet reviews and reconciliations
• Support claims management processes and ensure appropriate approvals and documentation are maintained
• Monitor aged balances and help coordinate timely resolution of outstanding items
• Maintain governance over pricing files and discount structures where required
• Key Metrics / KPIs
• Accurate and timely balance sheet reconciliations and reviews
• Effective management of aged balances and claims resolution
• Strong compliance with the Magnum Financial Control Framework
• Robust audit evidence and documentation supporting all key controls
• Successful embedding and stabilisation of new claims management tools and processes
• Accurate maintenance and governance of price files, discounts, and rebate programmes
• Positive audit outcomes with minimal control deficiencies
• Strong partnership with Retail and Out of Home commercial teams
• Required Skills & Experience
• Experience in a Financial Controller, Management Accountant, Financial Accounting, Controlling or Audit role
• Strong understanding of month‑end close processes, journal preparation, accruals, reconciliations and financial reporting
• Experience managing and improving financial controls within a corporate environment
• Experience supporting internal and external audits, including preparing audit evidence and responding to auditor requests
• Experience working with fixed assets, capital expenditure accounting and balance sheet reconciliations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver to tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience partnering with operational and non‑finance stakeholders to resolve issues and improve processes
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail

Desirable Experience

• Experience within FMCG, manufacturing, supply chain or shared service environments
• Experience supporting governance, risk and compliance frameworks
• Knowledge of pricing, rebates, promotional accounting or claims management processes
• Technical Skills
• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and internal controls
• Ability to analyse financial data and identify risks, trends and improvement opportunities
• Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems
• Ability to prepare clear and accurate financial documentation and supporting audit evidence

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) preferred
• Part‑qualified candidates with relevant financial controlling or audit experience will also be considered
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business or a related discipline desirable
• What You'll Get
• Market‑competitive pay and performance related rewards
• Flexible ways of working
• Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work
• Time off to rest and recharge
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Specific benefits vary by location
• Additional Information

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.

Ready to build the future of Ice Cream?

If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we would love to hear from you.

Apply online and share your CV.

We’ll review your application and be in touch with the next steps.

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