Financial Controller

The role  

We are seeking a highly experienced and commercially astute Financial Controller to lead financial governance, integrity and compliance across the business.  The role is critical in ensuring the accuracy of financial records, robustness of control frameworks and delivery of high quality financial reporting 

The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting experience, and will be the custodian of financial integrity, statutory reporting, audit and risk management within a dynamic, fast paced FMCG environment 

The role provides Finance leadership in the following areas: 

• Controlling & Accounting 

• Governance 

• Technology 

What you’ll be responsible for: 

Financial Control and Governance: 

• Own and continuously strengthen the internal control environment, ensuring compliance with TMICC’s Global Financial Control Framework, as well as the local controls to ensure optimal business performance 

• Ensure robust financial governance practices are embedded across the business 

• Act as the primary contact for risk management and control related matters 

• Maintain strong oversight of financial processes, ensuring consistency, accuracy and discipline 

Month End and Financial Reporting: 

• Co-Lead Month End and Year End close processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion. 

• Deliver high quality financial statements with clear reconciliation and supporting documentation 

• Ensure integrity of the general ledger 

• Drive continuous improvement in close processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy 

Statutory Reporting and Audit: 

• Oversee preparation of statutory accounts in compliance with local regulatory requirements 

• Lead and coordinate external and internal audits, ensuring smooth execution and timely issue resolution 

• Manage relationships with auditors and regulatory bodies 

• Ensure all audit findings are addressed with strong remediation plans 

Risk Management and Compliance: 

• Oversee the identification, monitoring and mitigation of financial and operational risks across the organisation 

• Drive awareness and accountability for risk and controls within the broader business, tabling the identification and management of risk at TMICC ANZ Board meetings 

Leadership and Stakeholder Management: 

• Lead, coach and develop the financial controls team (inclusive of offshore teams) 

• Act as a trusted partner to senior stakeholders, providing assurance on financial integrity and compliance 

• Build strong relationships across Finance (Local and within the EU Cluster), Supply Chain and Commercial Teams to embed a culture of control and accountability 

We're looking for someone who  

• Has experience in strong ANZ Financial Controlling (7-10 years) and can operate confidently in a fast paced environment.   

• Brings strong skills in: 

• Strong technical expertise with demonstrated experience in Financial control, reporting and audit 

• Strong understanding of risk management and governance practices 

• Commercial acumen & analytical capability 

• Strong business partnering of a large and complex set of stakeholders (with peers and senior leadership): 

• Presenting and communicating with senior Finance and non-Finance stakeholders in an engaging and comprehensive manner.  

• Influencing senior stakeholders with clarity and confidence; holding others accountable in a collaborative, low-ego way 

• Proactivity, passion, entrepreneurial and growth-mindset, bringing creativity, curiosity and a continuous improvement approach to work 

• Adaptability & resilience  

• Thinks end-to-end and takes ownerships for results 

• Is comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving Organisation 

• Values collaboration, clarity and low-ego ways of working 

• Chartered Accountant (CIMA, ACCA, CA, CPA) or MBA qualified 

What you'll get 

Alongside meaningful work and strong development, we offer a reward package that typically includes 

• Market-competitive pay and performance related rewards 

• Flexible ways of working 

• Support for health, wellbeing and life outside of work 

• Time off to rest and recharge 

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities