Financial Controller

Financial Controller

Our client is looking for a skilled Financial Controller to join their dynamic team. The role is critical to the business as it will be responsible for the financial performance within the Fresh Produce business and a leader within the Finance Team.

Main Responsibilities

• Provide Leadership to the Finance team and support their development plans.
• Have a strong understanding of Management / Statutory accounting and Cash flow
• Define and monitor internal controls and ensure compliance with corporate policies and procedures
• Analyse manufacturing and other variances to the latest projection, forecast, and budget and communicate drivers to management with recommended actions.
• Partner with and provide insight, analysis, and effective business advice regarding commercial performance, cost management and investment decisions to the Operations, Supply Chain, and NPD leadership team.
• Challenge the site leadership team to drive financial performance.
• Identify and flag financial risks and opportunities to management on a timely basis.
• Work with relevant stakeholders to establish and improve operating processes and performance measurement.
• Coordinate as required with HR on payroll activity, insurance, pension, and other services.
• Deliver all planning, budgeting, forecasting, monthly actuals & year-end reporting processes for the site.
• Lead ad-hoc project work to support a continuous improvement approach to all finance routines.

Required

• Proven experience in a Finance role in the FMCG industry OR an experianced accountant within practice looking to moving into industry.
• The ideal candidate would be a ACCA, ACA, or CIMA qualified. However, the client is open to QBE or Part Qualified Candidates
• An understanding of Dutch Accounting Principles would be benefical
• Strong financial analysis skills and strategic thinking.
• Proficient in team management and supervision.
• Excellent communication skills for effective collaboration.
• In depth knowledge of financial regulations and compliance.

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