Financial Controller

Harper May is currently working with a leading FMCG Brand based in Central London. My client is seeking a Financial Controller to lead their finance team. The company produces and supplies their high quality products to some of the most popular supermarkets, hotels and restaurants around the UK. The successful candidate will have prior FMCG experience and will be fully qualified.

Key Responsibilities;

• Deliverance of annual budgets to key board members
• Building and maintaining close relationships with Divisional CEO and other senior stakeholders
• A key understanding of the businesses goals and initiatives in order to direct the finance team towards maximising profitability
• Budgeting and forecasting for the Global operation
• Ad-hoc analysis on current and future projects
• Mentoring and development of junior staff members
• Directly managing 5 members of the management accounts team

Key Requirements;

• ACA/ACCA/CIMA Qualified
• Must have prior FMCG experience
• Highly-motivated pro-active self starter
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and thrive in a fast paced environment
• Confidence to maintain close relationships with Divisional CFO and CEO