Group Finance Controller

Job Description : GROUP FC LIVERPOOL UK Candidate must be eligible to apply for UK visa a leading FMCG business, are looking to hire a technically strong Group Financial Controller to join their offices in Merseyside. Reporting to the CFO, and working closely alongside regional FD’s, the Group Financial Controller will take complete ownership for the group audit process, financial reporting, group consolidation, tax compliance, as well as supporting on M&A activity, treasury and other ad hoc projects. The Group Financial Controller will also manage a small team, so prior team leadership experience is highly desirable. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong, confident and proactive individual to join part of the senior leadership team of this highly successful business, in a collaborative and sociable team environment. Key responsibilities include: Overall group responsibility for statutory compliance, financial reporting and tax compliance Leading the relationship with the external auditors and managing the group audit process Business partner the finance leadership team and local controllers on technical financial matters Ownership of group financial consolidation Supporting the group and regional FDs with IFRS and financial reporting topics Support on M&A activity where required Administration and financial control of holding companies in the group Co-ordination of group tax policies, tax planning and supporting local finance teams on tax related matters Treasury responsibility: co-ordinating group cash flow and working capital management and reporting ACA qualified, ideally Big 4 Extremely strong technically, with prior group audit and consolidation experience in both practice and industry Experience in a large, multinational business would be beneficial Prior team management experience essential, with proven gravitas to join and collaborate with senior finance leadership team Strong Excel/systems skills

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