At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial reporting and control, ensuring compliance and integrity across the business.
- Company: Join a leading FMCG organisation with beloved products and a strong progression track record.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for career advancement.
- Other info: Focus on continuous improvement and building strong relationships across all levels.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with 5-10 years PQE and team management experience.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 90000 £ per year.
A leading FMCG organisation who have some of the most well known and loved products are currently looking to recruit a Head of Financial Reporting/Control, who will report in to a high performing Finance Director and join a business that has an incredible track record of progression.
Some of the duties for the Head of Reporting/Control:
- Responsible for the financial reporting and control environment across the business – defining controls, reviewing / ensuring ongoing compliance, and educating wider business where required.
- Responsible for the integrity of the balance sheet for all legal entities, ensuring timely completion and review of balance sheet reconciliations, and seek out opportunities to strengthen the balance sheet.
- Ensuring that accounting treatment is in line with Group Accounting Policies (FRS 102).
- Lead on new standard implementation working closely with Group Finance.
- Lead on all financial considerations for acquisitions, including due diligence reviews, acquisition accounting, and supporting successful integration.
- Manage the external audit process for all entities, being the lead contact for the auditors. Manage them through significant accounting judgements and estimates, producing technical accounting papers where required.
- Responsible for the financial integrity of data in finance systems. Lead on new system implementation / modifications.
- Support the Finance Director and Commercial Director in reviewing, monitoring and managing risk across the business, including design and implementation of controls.
- Attend the Quarterly Risk Management Committee with the Group Internal Audit and Risk team.
- Lead the team with a real focus on developing their skills, knowledge and experience to help them deliver in role and support their professional development.
Skills, experience and technical background of the successful candidate:
- Qualified accountant – 5-10 years PQE.
- Educated to degree level or equivalent experience.
- Experience of shaping, managing and developing a team including team members working towards their chartered accountancy qualifications alongside their day job.
- Ability to build strong relationships with operational and commercial teams at all levels of seniority.
- Continuous improvement mindset to deliver on one our guiding principles of “improve every day”.
- Attention to detail, self-driven with a can-do attitude.
Head of Financial Control employer: Unitas Talent
Join a leading FMCG organisation renowned for its beloved products and exceptional career progression opportunities. As the Head of Financial Control, you will thrive in a dynamic work culture that prioritises employee development and continuous improvement, while enjoying the benefits of working alongside a high-performing finance team in a supportive environment. With a commitment to integrity and excellence, this role offers a unique chance to make a significant impact on the financial landscape of the business.
