UK - Financial Controller
- Employer
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- England, Northamptonshire
- Salary
- £60000 - £65000 per annum
- Closing date
- May 14, 2019
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- Job Role
- Controller
- Sector
- FMCG & CPG
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
This is a unique opportunity to join a forward thinking FMCG business in Northamptonshire as the UK Financial Controller working close with the board.
Client Details
Our client is a forward thinking FMCG business with offices all around the world. It's customer base includes a large number of globally recognised retailers.
The Northamptonshire based company is embarking on a phase of development within the UK back office and support functions. The UK Financial Controller will be integral to the success of the improvements and development expected.
Description
The Finance Director for the UK has highlighted the requirement to develop the UK Financial Controller duties to deliver on both the routine tasks whilst also with the ad-hoc project assignments. The responsibility for the delivery of the financial performance of the UK division will rest with the UK Financial Controller with the FD to review.
The team performance and development will also form a key part of the FC remit along with the following:
- The production and delivery of accurate monthly financial management accounts,
- Insightful commentary on the divisional performance - with suggestions and improvements
- Delivery of annual budgets and quarterly forecasts to the board
- Driving a cultural change to focus on business partnering
- Developing clear BI and MI on non financial performance for key business stakeholders.
Profile
The ideal candidate will demonstrate an impressive track record in a Controller capacity with a preferential background in either a retail, consumer goods or FMCG environment. The key to the success of the UK Financial Controller will come from the characteristics and personality.
Ideally you will:
- Demonstrate an ability to adapt, learn and pick things up quickly
- Have a recognised professional qualification (ACCA, ACA or CIMA)
- Be able to lead a small team and challenge senior non finance stakeholders
- Articulate the drivers and challenges face in an FMCG business
- Be within a commutable distance from Northamptonshire
Job Offer
£60,000 - £65,000 + benefits
Company
Michael Page specialises in the permanent, temporary and interim recruitment of qualified accountants. In fact, our organisation was founded to provide selection and recruitment services for accounting professionals and has been a market leader in this field for more than 35 years.
We have earned the trust of clients in industry and commerce, the banking and financial services markets and the public and not-for-profit sector. We also have an exemplary track record of completing assignments for everyone from small, boutique practices to the Big Four firms.
Many of our consultants have a background in accounting and finance – that’s real, grass roots expertise at your disposal. Combine that with the global reach you get from a company that has over 155 offices in 36 countries and you’re looking at a pretty formidable package. We are confident no other consultancy is better qualified to help you make that crucial, next step in your career.
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