Financial Controller managing revenue growth for Müller UK & Ireland, a leading dairy brand. Collaborating with the Commercial Director to meet financial targets and drive efficiencies.
Responsibilities
Co-pilot the Commercial Director and SLT providing financial insights, support and challenge on key commercial topics to ensure sustainable profitable growth of the business.
Deputise for the Finance Director on an ad-hoc basis and support in delivery of key projects
Delivery of the in-year monthly top line financial forecast and risks and opportunities ensuring we have the plans to deliver the annual budget
Provide value added reporting on top line performance, clearly identifying key drivers and effectively communicating with key stakeholders
Lead the end-to-end commercial bottom-up budget build for the next year (Year 1 of Strategy Plan)
Finance lead on Private Label contract negotiations and tenders, making clear recommendations on future cost prices.
Finance lead supporting Branded Sales team on joint customer business plans.
Management of the commercial month end close.
Owner of the balance sheet liability for trade accruals.
Key point of contact for the external audit.
Responsible for commercial sign off, ensuring compliance with internal policies
Focus on process and system development within Commercial Finance to drive greater efficiency and to enable improved effectiveness in terms of planning and reporting.
General management of direct reports including 1:1’s, PDPs and objective setting.
Nurture and develop talent and support individuals with development plans.
Drive engagement through delivering EOS action plan.
Requirements
Qualified Accountant with 10+ years experience
Commercial finance experience is essential along with broader experience across the Finance discipline, notably within both financial and management accounting.
Experience within FMCG or Manufacturing required.
Commercially minded, strong business partner.
Into the detail, but also ability to make 'complex simple'.
Strong leader, able to inspire, equip and enable others
Strong willed - comfortable having the tough conversations.
Can manage and influence upwards and challenge the status quo.
Experience in managing large teams of qualified accountants
Continuous improvement mentality
Benefits
Competitive salary
generous annual bonus
Life Assurance
Company car or cash allowance
Private Medical Insurance
25 days holiday plus bank holidays (rising with service)
Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Family Leave
Enhanced Bereavement Leave
Pension Employer Contribution Scheme (matched up to 8%)
Exclusive access to Müller Rewards, offering a variety of online and in-store discounts and development opportunities.
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