Financial Accountant

Financial AccountantLocation: DerbySector: FMCG / ManufacturingPermanent Hybrid (3 days on site)

An established and fast-paced FMCG manufacturing business is seeking a technically strong Financial Accountant to join its finance team. This role offers exposure to a large, multi-entity environment with a particular focus on complex cash flow reporting and core financial accounting responsibilities.

This position plays a key role in ensuring the integrity, accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting, while providing detailed cash flow forecasting and analysis to support operational and strategic decision-making.

• Ownership of monthly, quarterly and annual close processes
• Preparation of financial statements in line with statutory and group requirements
• Complex cash flow forecasting, reporting and variance analysis
• Detailed balance sheet reconciliations and control
• Management of accruals, prepayments and journal postings
• Consolidation and group reporting submissions
• Supporting budgeting and forecasting cycles
• Strengthening financial controls and driving process improvements
• Supporting audit requirements and regulatory reporting

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or finalist
• Strong technical financial accounting background
• Proven experience in complex cash flow management and reporting
• Experience within a large, fast-paced or manufacturing/FMCG environment
• High attention to detail with strong analytical capability
• Able to manage competing deadlines in a dynamic setting

• Annual bonus
• Annual salary review
• 28 days holiday + bank holidays (option to purchase additional days)
• Early finish on Fridays
• Life assurance and employee benefits platform
• On-site parking

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically capable Financial Accountant seeking broad exposure and ownership within a commercially driven FMCG business.

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