Interim Financial Controller - Michael Page Finance : Job Details

The Financial Controller will be responsible for driving improvements in commercial decision-making, operational and financial control, reporting, and forecasting within the a highly successful FMCG manufacturer.

Client Details

Our client is a leading organization in the food industry, renowned for its high-quality products. They are currently seeking a Financial Controller to join their Ingredients Business Unit on an 18-month fixed term contract. This role is essential in providing financial decision-making support and acting as a key business partner within the division.

Description

• Supporting the Commercial Director and the Head of Financial Controlling in evaluating the strategic direction of the division.
• Designing robust decision-making processes for market participation.
• Developing forward-looking pricing strategy tools and systems to assess the impact of currency fluctuations.
• Taking full responsibility for the Ingredients P&L and Balance Sheet in SAP.
• Reviewing monthly reporting and future outlooks, including budgets and forecasts.
• Investigating, explaining, and challenging variances to forecasts affecting profitability.
• Ensuring financial impacts of all activities are analyzed and understood prior to decision-making.
• Overseeing capital expenditure requests and conducting post-completion payback assessments.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives and encouraging teams to achieve their targets.
• Managing two direct reports and providing support for the Head of Financial Controlling as required.
• Offering business partner support to the Commercial Director and assisting in delivering key projects.

Profile

• CIMA or ACCA qualified with a minimum of 5 years of post-qualification experience.
• Proven experience within the FMCG environment.
• Strong systems capability, preferably with SAP experience.
• Excellent influencing skills and commercial acumen.
• Strong relationship-building and communication abilities.
• Experience in producing detailed budgets and forecasts with comprehensive variance analysis.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently with a proactive and "can-do" attitude.
• Outstanding organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Job Offer

The successful candidate will receive a competitive benefits package, including:

• Up to 15% annual bonus
• Company car or car allowance
• 4 x life assurance policy
• Partner private medical insurance
• 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Enhanced bereavement leave
• Pension employer contribution scheme (matched up to 8%)
• Exclusive access to an employee rewards program offering various online and in-store discounts
• Business-supplied IT equipment
• Free parking