UK Finance Manager / Head of Finance - FMCG

The UK Finance Manager / Head Of Finance reports to the Regional Finance Director and is responsible for all Financial Accounting and Reporting, Financial Planning and Analysis activities Client Details Our client is a leading international FMCG business, home to a portfolio of well-known household brands, Based in Richmond, the role offers hybrid working Description The UK Finance Manager / Head Of Finance reports to the Regional Finance Director and is responsible for all Financial Accounting and Reporting, Financial Planning and Analysis activities. The role also contributes to the development of strategic plans for the business and ensures statutory and corporate compliance to minimize business risk. Reporting to this position shall be a Management Accountant, Financial Accountant, Financial Assistant and a customer sales and administration assistant. Apart from the Finance team, key stakeholders in the UK office include the UK General Manager, UK Sales Director, UK Marketing Manager and their teams. Financial Accounting and Reporting • Oversee / review and approve the UK Finance team's reporting activities for monthly/quarterly/annual management reporting packages for UK Legal Entity markets • Liaise with US parent company Finance Team and answer all questions regarding reporting packages or results of operations • Maintain group tax, insurance records and ensure that all statutory requirements are met for UK business • Supervise and lodgement of company tax returns to HMRC in conjunction with PWC UK. Engage with US parent-based Tax Director and local expertise regarding Transfer Pricing requirements • Undertake cashflow forecasting and management • Manage local working capital including inventory turnover and debtor ratios Financial Planning and Analysis • Coordinate review, analyse, and present monthly operating results in detail to UK Management (variance analyses - in conjunction with UK Management Accountant) • Perform lead role with respect to preparing and presenting Budget reviews to Group Management • Coordinate and align monthly financial forecasts with Supply Chain and Demand Planning Teams • Create budget timelines and control completion of budget input process in Oracle EPM • Recommend cost reduction and profit improvement (including preparation of ad hoc reports and other information for use in business decision making) with particular focus on efficiency of TAP (promotional) / CAP (Advertising) spend • Liaise with supply chain and US Finance to prepare standard product Cost of Goods for all items for inclusion in OB • Report to management on progress vs targets and identify gaps / issues; complete on-time submission of budget files to HQ Operations / S&OP • Attend meetings on production forecasting, ordering, logistics and inventory management • Assist in analysing feasibility of new product introductions from a financial and regulatory viewpoint (for both local and export markets) • Assist UK Export Manager and EU Amazon Manager with planning and analysis issues within their markets Systems & Reporting • Continually assess financial and operational reporting systems and requirements and make recommendations for improvement • Support European Finance Director and ERP implementation team as Combe migrates to Oracle Cloud ERP Profile • CIMA, ACA, ACCA fully qualified (minimum 3 years post qualified) • Experience in an FMCG organisation preferred but not essential • Experience of Team leadership • Proven ability to achieve deadlines • Highly analytical and numerical • Strong Excel skills • Good problem-solving skills • Collaborative, team player with good communication skills Job Offer • £80,000 - £90,000 • Car allowance £500 per month • Bonus 15% annually • Private healthcare • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays and also 1 group-wide wellness day ('Mental Health Day') and 2 specific personal days. Max 3 days carryover per year. • Pension 6% Employer (after 3 months) + 5% Employee at the outset - the Employer contributions rise to 7.5% after 1 year, 8.5% after 5 years and 10% with 10 years' service. • Life Insurance (in service) and Income protection for potential incapacity (up to 26 weeks, 60% basic salary) • Hybrid Working, 3 days in the office and 2 from home • Free Parking and very close to Richmond station