Finance Controller and Operations Manager

Nigel Wright ,
London, Greater London
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £65,000 per annum

Overview

The Company International Personal Care and Beauty Product business. Brands are distributed in over 70 countries across the world through proprietary distribution and manufacturing companies, 3rd party distributors and direct-to-retail setups. Placing a great emphasis on the importance and value on its people, the company has grown to over 1000 colleagues world-wide from more than 20 nationalities. Highly skilled, committed and results-focused professionals from a variety of backgrounds including many blue-chip companies, have joined the business. Finance Controller Responsibilities Manage the overall accounting and bookkeeping for the organization including accounts payable and receivable, inventory and capital assets, banking, and payroll functions Overseeing Financial reporting, accounting and bookkeeping for sales offices in Europe Preparing management accounts and all MIS reports Forecasting, budgeting and internal control process Support the development of the annual budget (and subsequent quarterly forecasts) in conjunction with COO and ensure the ongoing adherence and management of these budgets/forecasts. Management of all clearance of imported goods working through office staff. Submission of Tax & VAT Returns, for both the UK & European exports Operations Management Responsibilities Managing third party warehouse with control over warehouse expenses, transport and ensure improvements in cost of transport Lead customer services standards and practices Own and continuously improve the forecasting of sales and demand to manufacturing arm Establish and improve processes and systems to support the growth of the region Order entry and order management all the way to delivery to customer The Individual This is the no.1 finance position in the region, the business is poised for growth and therefore the individual should have ambitions for greater responsibility and the potential to grow with the region. Other characteristics: Highly personable, energised and professional person Systems and process improvement, managerial/leadership capabilities Consumer product industry an advantage Numerical and analytical International/European GAAP knowledge an advantage Experience working with third parties (auditors) Financial qualifications of interest ACA/FCA, CIMA/ACMA, ACCA

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