Financial Controller, Head of Finance

Your new companyAn exciting global FMCG business based in Richmond upon Thames is recruiting a European Financial Reporting Manager. The business is going through a significant period of change which has created this brand-new opportunity.Reporting to a passionate and supportive Finance Director, this is a rare chance to join an organisation that offers excellent long-term career prospects and has historically enjoyed very strong staff retention at this level.Based in smart, corporate and friendly offices, the business promotes a highly collaborative culture with a strong focus on teamwork and employee wellbeing. Regular social and team engagement activities create a vibrant and inclusive environment. The company operates a flexible hybrid model, with three days in the office and two from home, along with flexibility around start and finish times.Your new roleAs the European Financial Reporting Manager, you will play a key role within the senior management team. You will be responsible for leading multi-entity statutory reporting across Europe, ensuring robust governance and managing external audits.You will oversee the region's Record to Report processes in conjunction with the global shared service centre, ensuring a timely and accurate close, while partnering closely with key stakeholders across the business.The role includes line management of a UK-based team, with responsibility for maintaining balance sheet integrity and strengthening the overall control environment. You will work closely with Risk and Assurance, Tax, Treasury and the wider global finance teams.In addition, you will contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, driving efficiencies and enhancing reporting processes across the finance function.What you'll need to succeedYou will be ACA or ACCA qualified, ideally with a background in audit, and experience gained within a large corporate or international organisation.You will bring:

• Experience working with offshore or shared service centres
• Strong technical statutory reporting expertise
• Proven experience leading audits
• The ability to build strong relationships and partner effectively with stakeholders

• A superb opportunity to join an employer of choice in a supportive and collaborative environment
• Salary in the range of £90,000 to £110,000 plus bonus and car allowance
• Hybrid working model with flexibility around working hours
• Offices within easy walking distance of the station, with parking available