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The Market financial controller will oversee the BAU transactional accounting responsibilities for the Market and of our multi-unit, high-volume food and beverage operations. You will provide key business partnering support to the General Manager and other senior members of the team. This role requires a keen attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in the preparation of the monthly management packs, documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls and a “hands-on”, problem solving approach to managing the markets’ finances. The candidate will have the tenacity to provide key reporting insights by creating financial projections, budgets and forecasts to enable the Financial Director to make informed decisions about the business. This role will be critical in ensuring financial integrity, driving efficiency, and supporting strategic growth. The successful candidate will combine strong technical finance skills with commercial insight, industry knowledge, and proven leadership.
Job Responsibility:
Providing regular cost and control updates as well as responding to ad-hoc queries
Working closely with the GM to produce financial projections & budgets in a structured way
Ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP and all regulatory requirements
Deliver accurate, timely management accounts and board reports
Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
Build, update and maintain financial models and reports to be used for operational purposes and decision making
Manage a rolling cash flow projection for the market and work with the Finance & Admin support the market to ensure accurate projections
Lead the Accounts Payable process for the market working with the local Finance & Admin support to ensure that invoices are processed, paid and recorded in a timely manner whilst helping to drive improvements in AP processes
Presentation of monthly management information
Full Balance Sheet Reconciliations at Month End
Payroll & Pension submission for staff, monthly analysis and reconciliations
Sales Commission calculation and reporting
Partner with operations and commercial teams to optimize margins
Provide financial insights to support pricing, promotions, and investment decisions
Drive performance KPIs across the business
Manage inventory and cost accounting processes, ensuring accurate product costing
Implement financial controls across procurement, logistics, and sales
Lead working capital management (cash flow, receivables, payables)
Ensure Cost of Sales & Operating Expenses are accurate and accrual levels are set correctly on a monthly basis
Drive processes, control and governance for the Finance & Administration support the market to determine best practice
Foster a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement
Optimize ERP, reporting tools, and financial workflows for efficiency
Drive digital transformation and automation of reporting where possible
Requirements:
Qualified Accountant (CPA, ACA, ACCA, or equivalent)
Experience in food & beverage, FMCG, retail, or manufacturing
Strong knowledge of cost accounting and inventory control
ERP system expertise, experience in SAP Business One, Vision, Concur and Ad Point (optional)