Group Financial Controller

My client is a leading FMCG business looking for an experienced Group Financial Controller to oversee accounting, tax, and treasury operations. This role ensures compliance with local legislation and group accounting standards (IFRS), delivers timely financial information, and drives efficiency across processes. The ideal candidate combines strong technical expertise with leadership skills, business partnership experience, and a results-oriented mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with statutory accounting standards, local tax regulations, and internal group guidelines (IFRS).
• Manage accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and reports for internal and external stakeholders.
• Oversee tax compliance and collaborate with internal specialists and external advisors to implement effective tax management.
• Drive process improvements, optimize cash flow, and ensure efficient receivables, credit, and liquidity management.
• Establish and maintain effective internal controls, ensuring segregation of duties and minimizing risk of errors or fraud.
• Partner with business leaders to provide financial insights, forecasts, simulations, and actionable recommendations.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a finance team, ensuring clear roles, responsibilities, and performance objectives.

Required Experience & Skills

• 8+ years of accounting experience in multinational organizations, FMCG, or Big 4 audit firms.
• Strong knowledge of local GAAP, IFRS, and tax regulations.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.

Education

• CPA, ACCA, ACA, or equivalent professional qualification preferred.