Financial Controller | 12 month FTC | FTSE FMCG - Head office | London | Hybrid | £90,000 - £100,000

An opportunity has arisen for a Financial Controller to join a Global FTSE FMCG business in their London head office. This role is a 12 month contract covering the current Financial Controller as they are seconded onto a system implementation project.

Reporting into the Head of Central Finance, you be responsible for a team of 4 qualified accountants and financial reporting for the Head office function and smaller subsidiaries across the UK and Europe.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management all aspects of reporting for the PLC entities and multiple subsidiaries to UKGAAP
• Lead the preparation and analysis of management accounts
• Responsible for the statutory accounts within the Head Office to IFRS standards
• Lead, mentor and develop four direct reports
• Maintain and build key stakeholder relationships across the business
• Strong management of controls for the Head Office function
• Be the main point of contact for the internal and external auditors
• Review VAT submissions
• Drive improvements and efficiency across the business
• Adhoc project tasks and financial duties

Key Requirements:

• ACA or ACCA qualification essential
• A wealth of post qualified experience within month end technical reporting
• Experience of managing a team
• Prior experience of preparing statutory accounts to UKGAAP and IFRS
• Available on short notice
• Previous experience of Great Plains and Dynamics 365 would be desirable

This role would suit someone who is naturally thorough with a great knowledge of technical accounting and good communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a global FTSE business with the possibility to become a permanent position.