Group Finance Manager, £1bil t/o FMCG, Peterborough, £60-65k + 20% Bonus
Are you a recently qualified ACA looking for their first move into industry? This could be the perfect next step!
We are partnering with a market-leading international FMCG group operating across 50+ countries. The business is a major supplier into UK and European retail markets and continues to scale year-on-year, supported by significant operational infrastructure and investment in systems.
With a large UK footprint and a multi-entity structure, the organisation combines entrepreneurial growth with global backing, creating an environment where finance plays a genuinely strategic role.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing Group function within a complex, international environment.
This is a broad Group Finance Manager role sitting at the heart of UK reporting and governance. You will act as a key interface between the UK entities and the international Group team, owning reporting, controls and driving system and process improvements.
Group Reporting & Business Partnering
*Lead weekly and monthly UK performance reporting packs for senior stakeholders
*Own month-end and year-end close across multiple entities
*Partner with department heads on shared cost management
*Act as the central point of contact for Group reporting queries
Budgeting & Forecasting
*Prepare and manage weekly UK cash flow forecasting
*Coordinate the annual budget process across UK entities
*Own forecasts and group recharge allocations
Financial Controls & Governance
*Oversee balance sheet integrity and reconciliations
*Review and strengthen internal controls frameworks
*Identify control gaps and implement best-practice solutions
Audit & Statutory Reporting
*Manage year-end audit process and auditor liaison
*Prepare statutory accounts and subsidiary reporting packs
*Improve audit readiness and reduce control findings
Tax & Compliance
*Oversee Corporation Tax and VAT compliance
*Liaise with HMRC and external advisers
*Support R&D tax credit and capital allowance analysis
Systems & Transformation
*Support ongoing ERP enhancement (Microsoft Dynamics 365 environment)
*Drive enhancements in reporting automation (Power BI / ERP reporting tools)
Essentials:
*ACA Qualified from top 10 Practice
*Strong technical accounting knowledge
*Proven experience managing balance sheet controls
*Excellent stakeholder management skills
*Confident with ERP systems and advanced Excel