Finance Manager

My client is a global food business with a multibillion pound turn over. They operate predominately in Spain, France and Benelux currently, however through a recent joint venture, the business is creating a whole new business unit in the UK and are now recruiting for an experienced Finance & HR Manager.

Reporting into the Managing Director, the Finance Manager will play a key role in providing operational support to both the Sales and Marketing teams to facilitate the optimal use of commercial resources.

As a Finance & HR Manager you will:

• Manage the relationship with third party supplier on all aspects of local HR & ensure compliance to financial & legal requirements
• Be responsible for accurate and timely tracking, payment and reconciliation of trade spend / PFME / Payroll & Payments (invoices), through management of relevant processes and systems
• Ensure customer and supplier invoices are accurately reconciled and issues are resolved, and root cause issues addressed
• Support the early resolution of deductions and works with Accounts Receivable to resolve issues on the order to cash payment cycle in time for monthly book close
• Conduct checks on compliance (audit checks) to spend processes identify issues of noncompliance and any potential business impact.
• Ensure control of Trade Spend, PFME, MOGE, in accordance with policies and procedures.

 

Key Experience

• Good Excel skills
• BA/BSc in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting
• Professional Accounting Qualification
• Experience in direct management of third-party providers  
• Experience in small to medium sized businesses and a hands-on attitude  

 

Location: South London
Hybrid structure; likely 2 days a week in the office

Salary: up to £55,000 + c.£9,000 car allowance + 15% bonus