Group Financial Controller - East Yorkshire

Location: South Yorkshire

Axon Moore are currently supporting a high growth, innovative, privately owned FMCG business in East Yorkshire in the appointment of their Group Financial Controller. The business has experienced significant growth in recent years, and has a highly experienced board who see the potential in the business and have made significant progress developing the business to be a leader in their field.

They have grown their international footprint and boast high profile customers. Key responsibilities of the role will include:

• Oversee and lead the finance team
• Take ownership of producing monthly consolidated management accounts across all entities within the Group
• Ensure financial reports are delivered accurately to the Board and senior leadership
• Drive the consolidation process across legal entities spanning the UK and European territories
• Oversee the accounting, valuation and inventory control across the business
• Ensure stock provisions and tight controls of stock are maintained
• Lead forecasting of Group cash flow and management of overall liquidity
• Maintain and develop relationships with banking partners and oversee financing arrangements
• Manage foreign currency risk
• Coordinate and manage the annual statutory audit process across all Group entities

The ideal candidate for this role should have the following background and experience:

• Qualified Accountant, preferably ACA or ACCA from a practice background
• Gained significant experience in industry in a senior accounting and financial leadership role
• Experience of international accounting would be preferred although not essential
• Strong all round financial controls experience

This is a progressive role in an exciting, high growth business. Hybrid working will be on offer, and the business have a high performance culture with an exceptional leadership team