Take ownership of the balance sheet and P&L for UK legal entities, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance
Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes in line with group timelines
Act as a key finance partner, collaborating closely with shared service teams (AP, AR, GL) and business stakeholders
Review and approve balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting outputs
Perform P&L and balance sheet analysis, including variance and fluctuation analysis
Ensure compliance with IFRS and local GAAP, including tax, VAT, and statutory reporting
Manage relationships with auditors, tax authorities, banks, and external advisors
Oversee fixed assets, intercompany reconciliations, and payment approvals
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance processes and ways of working
Support audits, annual reports, and corporate tax filings

5+ years of experience in finance or accounting, ideally within FMCG, retail, or other fast-paced environments
UK-recognised accounting qualification (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA)
Strong understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP, with experience in statutory and tax reporting
Experience working with ERP systems and end-to-end finance processes (O2C, P2P, R2R)
Advanced Excel and strong analytical capabilities
Hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable operating in a dynamic, changing environment
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence across functions and geographies
Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a drive for continuous improvement
Fluent in English (written and spoken)

Opportunity to create, grow, and encourage
Apart from a competitive salary pack, there are lots of growth opportunities to meet your personal ambitions
Flexible schedule and life work balance
Responsibility for exciting and challenging projects that have a direct, visible impact on our customers and the industry
Very positive work environment in a young, international, and motivated team
Start-up spirit while being a part of the large international organization with strong values

Financial Controller

Key skills