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Financial Controller

Of course, a Financial Controller controls the finances of the company…but it is so much more than that. Our Financial Controller at Amber Beverage UK will be instrumental in the smooth running of the business, using their overall business insight to make the right decisions when it comes to cost and translating financial information to the business so everyone understands how they can contribute to the bottom line. Sounds like you? Read on!

What kind of things will I be doing?

The primary purpose of this role is to lead the day-to-day operations of the Finance function, ensuring robust financial control and timely, accurate reporting. In addition, you will be responsible for:

• Full ownership of the month-end close process

• Preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations

• Managing short, medium, and long-term liquidity across the business

• Preparing, maintaining, and updating cash flow forecasts

• Managing the working capital facility

• Overseeing accounts receivable and accounts payable ledgers

• Monthly preparation and review of supplier statement reconciliations

• Managing overhead expenditure across all reporting and planning cycles

• Producing cost centre reporting and analysis

• Processing payroll and employee expenses

• Support audit and compliance activities as required

What kind of thing have I done before?

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) with proven experience in a leadership finance role

• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate numbers into actionable business insight

• Experience leading finance teams and working closely with senior management / boards

• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to influence across multiple stakeholders

• Experience in the drinks industry or FMCG is desirable

What kind of person will I be?

Possess sound technical skills and a high level of numeracy.

Keen to use your initiative, problem-solving and negotiation skills

Proficiency in I.T. skills.

Enthusiasm to work in a fast-paced industry

The ability to accept feedback and to be challenged on your advice

Demonstrate positivity, approachability and have an investigative nature

Excellent team management skills and strong leadership qualities

What will I get in return?

Hybrid working with regular attendance to our London working shared space

25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays

Three days Christmas closure

Private healthcare

Medical cashback plan

Enhanced pension

Product discount and allowance scheme

Who we are…

Amber Beverage UK is an ambitious brand builder and distributor for established and up-and-coming spirits brands. Our portfolio includes Amber Beverage Group’s owned brands, together with third-party distributed brands for a broad, exciting and multi-category range. ABUK has dedicated salespeople in each region of the UK, and functional experts covering the off-trade, national accounts and wholesalers. In 2023, ABUK merged with Indie Brands to combine the insurgent heritage and entrepreneurial spirit of Indie Brands with the scale, structure and systems support of ABUK.

ABUK is part of the Luxembourg-headquartered Amber Beverage Group, which produces, bottles, distributes and markets a range of drinks including Moskovskaya Vodka, Rooster Rojo and KAH Tequila to over 70 international markets.

We are committed to giving everyone the best chance of succeeding in our recruitment process. If there is anything we can do to support you in overcoming any obstacles, please get in touch.