Finance Buinsess partner

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.

MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE IN RETAIL OR GROCERY OR FMCG

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