Head of Financial Control

Company: Unitas Talent
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Location: Uxbridge
Job Description:

A leading FMCG organisation who have some of the most well known and loved products are currently looking to recruit a Head of Financial Reporting/Control, who will report in to a high performing Finance Director and join a business that has an incredible track record of progression.

Some of the duties for the Head of Reporting/Control:

  • Responsible for the financial reporting and control environment across the business – defining controls, reviewing / ensuring ongoing compliance, and educating wider business where required
  • Responsible for the integrity of the balance sheet for all legal entities, ensuring timely completion and review of balance sheet reconciliations, and seek out opportunities to strengthen the balance sheet
  • Ensuring that accounting treatment is in line with Group Accounting Policies (FRS 102). Lead on new standard implementation working closely with Group Finance
  • Lead on all financial considerations for acquisitions, including due diligence reviews, acquisition accounting, and supporting successful integration
  • Manage the external audit process for all entities, being the lead contact for the auditors. Manage them through significant accounting judgements and estimates, producing technical accounting papers where required
  • Responsible for the financial integrity of data in finance systems. Lead on new system implementation / modifications
  • Support the Finance Director and Commercial Director in reviewing, monitoring and managing risk across the business, including design and implementation of controls.
  • Attend the Quarterly Risk Management Committee with the Group Internal Audit and Risk team
  • Lead the team with a real focus on developing their skills, knowledge and experience to help them deliver in role and support their professional development.

Skills, experience and technical background of the successful candidate:

  • Qualified accountant – 5-10 years PQE
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent experience
  • Experience of shaping, managing and developing a team including team members working towards their chartered accountancy qualifications alongside their day job
  • Ability to build strong relationships with operational and commercial teams at all levels of seniority
  • Continuous improvement mindset to deliver on one our guiding principles of “improve every day”
  • Attention to detail, self-driven with a can-do attitude

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Posted: June 1st, 2026