Qualified Accountant – FMCG (Food)

  • Ref: 5592
  • Salary requirements: £57,000
  • Availability: 1 Month
  • Interested in: Permanent
  • Location: Cookstown

Candidate Profile

A highly motivated and detail-oriented Qualified Accountant (ACA) with experience in the fast-paced FMCG food industry.

Proven track record in financial reporting, budgeting, cost control, and strategic planning. Adept at driving process improvements, enhancing financial transparency, and supporting commercial decision-making.

Strong understanding of supply chain finance, and margin analysis. A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering actionable insights in dynamic business environments.

Skills & Expertise

⚪ Delivered monthly management accounts, highlighting key trends and variances.
⚪ Led year-end statutory accounts and managed external audits.
⚪ Oversaw cash flow, budgeting, and creditor payments.
⚪ Produced stock valuations and improved inventory controls.
⚪ Reconciled balance sheets and ensured financial accuracy.
⚪ Developed budgets and identified cost-saving opportunities.
⚪ Handled statutory returns (PAYE, VAT, National Statistics).
⚪ Managed credit control and accounts payable functions.
⚪ Improved internal controls and financial processes.
⚪ Supervised Finance team operations and service delivery.
⚪ Supported M&A due diligence and integration.
⚪ Proficient in Excel and ERP systems.

Summary

ACA-qualified Accountant with experience at Financial Controller level with extensive experience in the FMCG food industry, delivering robust financial leadership in fast-paced, high-volume environments. Proven ability in management reporting, budgeting, cash flow management, and statutory compliance.

Skilled in driving process improvements, enhancing financial controls, and supporting strategic decision-making. Adept at leading finance teams and partnering cross-functionally to optimise performance and profitability.

If you have a requirement for this skillset for your Finance Team and you are interested in seeing the full CV for this candidate, please contact Sinead Walsh for a confidential discussion.

Please get in touch to find out more about this candidate.

Name:

Sinead Walsh

Phone:

07581 236 869