Financial Controller

Join our client as an Area Controller and play a pivotal role in shaping the financial landscape of the business. As a professional financial business partner, you'll collaborate closely with business Directors, driving the unification of our finance team to support both Commercial and Supply Chain functions in the UK.

Client Details

Our Client is a high growth global retail manufacturing & supply chain business operating across 23 countries.

Description

Responsibilities:

• Act as a strategic business partner to the Area Director, Plant Director, and Commercial Directors, covering countries where the business operates in the region.
• Proactively drive and streamline financial processes, fostering continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify financial risks and opportunities, providing insights to the Area Director and Group CFO.
• Ensure timely and accurate area closing activities on a monthly and annual basis, including in-depth analysis.
• Drive and deliver budget and forecast processes for the area on a quarterly and yearly basis.
• Monitor and support the Area Director in achieving key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Deliver thorough analysis on product mix, income, customers, profitability, and sales performance.
• Ensure compliance with group policies and support Commercial Directors in policy implementation.
• Uphold standard rules and procedures defined by the Group (IFRS).
• Lead the local IT Team in collaboration with Group IT.
• Oversee financial accounting, tax, external audits, and authorities' interactions.
• Foster financial awareness across the area.

Profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in financial controlling.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, management, or related field.
• Background in finance management and audit.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent analytical skills.
• Proven experience in managing priorities and meeting deadlines.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Proficient in MS Office, with strong Excel skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and BI tools.
• Previous experience leading small teams.

Job Offer

• Contribute to a global company where local decision-making is encouraged.
• Grow with a company that is ambitious both in business and employee development.
• Play a role in improving the shopping experience and promoting sustainability in retail.