A multi billion pound FMCG is looking for an interim finance business partner with the potential to go permanent to join there team on a 6 to 12 month contract. Key requirements:
• Fully qualified accountant (ACCA or ACA or CIMA)
• Experience in retail or FMCG
• Revenue recognition
• Experience with sales/margins
• IFRS 16 or ASC 1606
• Experience with managing a team Key Accountabilities:
• Responsible for the monthly financial reporting of the Divisions in accordance with the Group timetable
• Provide monthly management information to budget holders and Senior Mgt that is timely, informative and insightful
• Own the financial results of the division taking actions to ensure targets are hit
• Work with the business to prepare robust budgets, forecasts and strategic plans on a monthly, qtrly and annual basis as appropriate and in accordance with the Group timetable
• Provide commercially orientated financial support to budget holders and senior management to help inform their decision making
• Assist the departments with the preparation of Spend and Deal papers to gain approval for proposed investments
• Challenge the business to ensure all funds are invested in-line with strategic plan and to maximise the return on investment
• Ensure strong financial controls are upheld across the division. Identify risk areas and implement controls and reporting to mitigate
• Prepare adhoc financial reporting and analysis in response to requests from the business and Group Finance including contributions to Board papers
• Provide support to the internal and external audit processes including funding bodies as appropriate