Group Financial Controller

Interim Group FC

Leeds

6 Month - up to £500 per day

Marks Sattin have been engaged to search for an experienced Group FC, to join a leading Yorkshire FMCG business. The successful applicant will be joining during an exciting phase of businesses, and will have sole responsibility for overseeing the groups financial activities.

The successful applicant will work very closely with the CFO, providing support when required. Key responsibilities will include:

• Manage all aspects of statutory reporting and audit including playing a lead role on all technical accounting matters.
• Multi-currency group consolidations both for statutory, management reporting, budgeting and forecasting.
• Prepare and review weekly profit reporting, monthly management accounts and group board reporting pack.
• Co-ordinate annual budget, quarterly forecasting and strategic planning processes.
• Manage group treasury function including cashflow forecasting and foreign exchange management.
• Manage corporation tax and VAT returns including proactive tax planning.
• Develop and implement group accounting and control policies and processes.
• Influence improvements in the efficiency of the finance function and business processes generally.
• Ad hoc project work.

To be considered for this role, you must have the following experience:

• Qualified accountant with very strong technical knowledge and analytical skills.
• Financial accounting background, including tax and consolidation.
• Experience of IFRS reporting.
• Experience in an FMCG / FOOD / Manufacturing sector would be advantageous
• Process review and improvement skills.
• Experience of robust financial analysis and investment appraisal techniques.
• Strong IT skills, particularly Excel and use of reporting and business intelligence tools.
• Treasury/cashflow management experience.

Please apply for this role as soon as possible.