Group Financial Controller
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Summary
Reporting to the VP of Finance, this role would suit a seasoned profesional who would enjoy the challenge of joining a fast-growing business.
Key Responsibilities/Duties
- Lead the regional accounting team in the preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
- Analyse monthly P&Ls and KPIs to support, challenge, and provide insights to business stakeholders.
- Oversee successful year-end processes across all entities, including audits.
- Assist the VP of Finance in developing and enhancing internal financial systems and controls.
- Ensure compliance and timely submission of tax filings across the UK and international entities.
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes in coordination with senior management.
- Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies as required.
Core Requirements/Qualifications/Skills
- Chartered Accountant (ACCA, ACA, ICAEW) preferred.
- Minimum 3 years' industry experience in a Management Accounts, Financial Controller, or similar position.
- Thorough knowledge of UK GAAP; US GAAP experience is a strong plus.
- Proven experience in inventory-based businesses or product-focused industries.
- Strong understanding of general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
- Highly proficient in Excel.
- Experience with accounting software; SAGE Intacct is highly advantageous.
- Familiarity with Sage 50 and QuickBooks also beneficial.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Highly analytical with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Calm under pressure, organised, and able to meet tight deadlines with a positive, collaborative attitude.
- Additional language skills (French, Italian, or Spanish) are advantageous.
ABOUT THE JOB
- Lead the regional accounting team in the preparation of accurate and timely monthly management accounts.
- Analyse monthly P&Ls and KPIs to support, challenge, and provide insights to business stakeholders.
- Oversee successful year-end processes across all entities, including audits.
- Assist the VP of Finance in developing and enhancing internal financial systems and controls.
- Ensure compliance and timely submission of tax filings across the UK and international entities.
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes in coordination with senior management.
- Liaise with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory bodies as required.
ABOUT YOU
- Chartered Accountant (ACCA, ACA, ICAEW) preferred.
- Minimum 3 years' industry experience in a Management Accounts, Financial Controller, or similar position.
- Thorough knowledge of UK GAAP; US GAAP experience is a strong plus.
- Proven experience in inventory-based businesses or product-focused industries.
- Strong understanding of general ledger functions and the month-end/year-end close process.
- Highly proficient in Excel.
- Experience with accounting software; SAGE Intacct is highly advantageous.
- Familiarity with Sage 50 and QuickBooks also beneficial.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Highly analytical with strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
- Calm under pressure, organised, and able to meet tight deadlines with a positive, collaborative attitude.
- Additional language skills (French, Italian, or Spanish) are advantageous.
PERKS
- Daily lunch made with the same seasonal produce we supply to chefs
- [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] produce at a significant discount
- Your birthday off (once you've hit the 6-month mark)
- Kitchen stocked from our own growers and producers - including Estate Dairy milk and butter, jam from England Preserves as well as coffee from our Spa Terminus neighbours Monmouth
*Our vision for a better food system is built on real human relationships and a diversity of experience, perspective and ideas. We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief.*