Finance Manager, FMCG, London, c£70k

Finance Manager, FMCG, Central London, c£70k

A key client of ours are looking for an experienced Finance Manager who has strong commercial and strategic skills that can support profitable decision making. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strong, qualified accountant to take the next step in their career and take on a big challenge.

The role:

• Compile and analyse financial information to prepare annual accounts (Annual AFS/CIT process)
• Responsible for trade and cooler associated accruals on monthly & quarterly basis – liaise with local trade, commercial finance & Accounts Payable teams to ensure all parties are aligned and correct accruals are booked on monthly/quarterly basis.
• Ensures that all taxes including payroll, corporate tax and VAT are reported and paid to the relevant authorities within prescribed timelines across the relevant entities
• Lead monthly P&L reviews for the UK entity and its branches (ensure the team are clear on variances needed to be analyzed)
• Lead & manage monthly variance analysis for P&L /Balance sheet accounts
• Assist with monthly balance sheet reconciliations for the UK entity 
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare statutory financial statements and all supplementary notes for entities in scope (branches & UK entity)
• Liaise with internal audit department to ensure timely completion of audits, SOX control testing and implementation of any recommendations.
• Manage and develop relationship(s) with external service providers and ensures delivery of service level with agreed targets as necessary

About you:

• Qualified Accountant minimum 5+ years PQE
• Management experience of small teams – min 2 years
• Multi-national, multi co code experience – FMCG preferred
• Financial, tax & statutory accounting experience
• Strong financial and logistics systems skills – SAP preferred
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong communication skills
• Management experience of small teams and proven stakeholder management
• Proven record of working in a highly pressurized environment and to tight deadlines
• Planning and organizing - excellent time management with the ability to re-prioritize as appropriate
• Hands-on working style with a positive attitude
• Track record of improving systems/processes

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