Our client is a Wholesale FMCG company based in Bucks that are looking for a new Finance Director / CFO to lead their Accounts function.

This was previously advertised as an Interim / Part time role but the plan is to recruit a Permanent FD to the business in a newly created position. 

Primary responsibilities

• Manage the existing accounts team (Management Accountant, PL Clerk and Credit Control) and ensure the smooth day to day running of the accounts function
• Maintain and develop a system of accurate and timely financial reporting
• Overseeing the preparation of monthly management accounts.
• Preparation and development of weekly and monthly MI and financial reporting pack.
• Preparation of annual financial budgets and monthly flexed budgets.
• Cash flow forecasting and management.
• Consider the accounting treatment and tax consequences of future commercial transactions
• Management of working capital
• Preparation of interim and annual financial reports.
• Manage key commercial contracts within the finance function remit
• Manage corporate relationships with banks, auditors and other parties

• Experienced Qualified accountant
• Would be useful to have worked in the FMCG sector
• Minimum of 5 years at or near level
• Technically up to date in both IFRS/GAAP and Corporate tax
• A strong technical accountant with a commercial flair.
• Capacity to influence and implement change
• An excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills.
• The credibility and gravitas to influence at senior levels.
• Highly refined analytical skills to quickly review and analyse business processes
• Thorough understanding of business strategy, organisational design and other business functions.
• Good IT skills including advanced Excel and experience of ERP systems
• Excellent management and leadership skills.