Financial Controller
- Employer
- Michael Page Finance
- Location
- England, North Yorkshire, York
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Closing date
- Sep 5, 2019
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- Job Role
- Controller
- Sector
- FMCG & CPG
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Job Details
Michael Page are pleased to be partnering with a market leading FMCG business in York to appoint a Financial Controller.
Client Details
Our client are a producer of specialist food items sold under a number of brands as well as own label products. They sell into the majority of the UK retail market and have in excess of 80% market share of the category.
At present the business is doing well, enjoying sustained growth and profits.
Description
Reporting into the CFO, this role will manage a small team and have responsibility for the following;
- Ensure that transactions are an accurate representation of the revenues & costs incurred, and ensuring that reconciliations are performed in a timely manner.
- Provide variance analysis, commentary and financial reporting as needed.
- Supporting the CFO with the implementation of process and reporting improvements.
- Support and mentor the Finance Assistant.
- Assist with budget processes, liaison and provision of information.
- Assist with the audit process, including preparation of schedules, query resolution and supporting activities.
- Support preparation of tax, VAT and other external statutory reporting as required.
- Month end balance sheet reconciliations.
- Preparation of monthly statements by collecting data; analysing and investigating variances; summarising data, information, and trends.
- Dealing with financial inquiries by gathering, analysing, summariing, and interpreting data.
- To provide financial advice by studying operational issues; applying financial principles and practices; developing recommendations.
- Monthly postings to management accounts, accruals, prepayments, allocations.
- Quarterly VAT returns preparation.
- Weekly cash flow reporting and forecasting.
- Liaising with external audit as part of year end and interim audits.
- Providing group reporting submissions.
- Creditor/debtor reporting.
- Ad hoc projects as requested.
Profile
The ideal candidate will have trained in Practice and have experience in manufacturing.
You must be qualified (ACCA/ACA/CIMA).
Job Offer
Competitive salary + 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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