Finance Manager

Investigo are supporting a FTSE FMCG business based in Slough with the recruitment for a Finance Manager on a permanent basis.

This is an exciting opportunity for a bright individual who is seeking a Finance role within a large FTSE business.

The role entails the following....

• Ensuring that month end reporting and closing deadlines set out by the group are adhered to with the highest quality of deliverables
• Reviewing balance sheet schedules with the shared services team and providing input and support on improving the quality of work performed for your entities with continuous improvement of the balance sheet health
• Extensively reviewing the VAT returns prepared by shared services team and providing comfort on other compliance related matters to the FC and the Finance Director
• Leading and coordinating half-year, hard close and annual audit of the entity by the external auditors including the preparation of statutory Financial Statements as per IFRS and FRS 102.
• Leading and coordinating internal audit reviews including the closure of all audit points through successful implementation of agreed improvement plans by the owners
• Quarterly control review for your entities including Segregation of Duties Conflict review and eliminating or mitigating these controls through implementation of additional automated or manual controls
• Review of efficiency of controls against Global Financial Controls Framework and performing a full self-assessment on an ongoing basis
• Forecasting and reporting the Net Working Capital position on monthly basis with detailed commentary to explain variance to Management Team
• Lead the development of automated processes and controls to reduce costs and improve efficiencies. E.g. automation of manual controls etc.
• Maintain good working relationships with sales, finance, account resolution, operations, and other partners

You will need to have...

• Accounting Qualification (ACA or ACCA) with at least 1 years' experience (PQE) at a reputable accounting firm
• Prior industry experience would be beneficial
• Strong Excel & Analytical skills required