Finance Manager - 12 Month FTC

Job DescriptionAn exciting and leading FMCG organisation are currently looking to hire a Finance Manager on a 12-month maternity cover basis.This role will have a close working relationships with the FP&A team and support the business providing sales data and reporting, as well as monitoring and managing the overhead spend whilst being in control of the internal budgeting process.Duties and responsibilities for the successful Finance Manager:Responsible for the monthly accounting cycle ensuring adherence to the closure timetable, liaising with the FP&A team to ensure management reports are prepared and issued to all stakeholdersOversee the full month end process alongside the Financial ControllerResponsible for the inventory valuation within the business, understanding product cost build, understand the physical movements and action any revaluations and write-offs that may occurImprove the financial processes and controls throughout the organisation ensuring all processes and procedures are documented in the Accounts manualSupport the annual audit including preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and tax pack completion for the external auditorsOversee the Transactional finance team of twoOversee a team of 2, driving best practise in the teamsIdeal background and experience for the suitable Finance Manager:ACA/ACCA/CIMA QualifiedIdeally have line management experienceStrong Excel skillsTechnically strongComfortable partnering with senior stakeholders within the business‘Can do’ attitude