Group Financial Controller (Maternity Cover)

Job Description

ABOUT US We’re Minor Figures. Founded on a rooftop in 2014 by three friends with a shared love of coffee, MF has since grown into a global brand with a team of over 75 people across the world, with offices in the UK and the USA. We create plant-based products for coffee lovers, baristas and a better planet. We love teaming up with people as mad about coffee as we are and love nothing more than heading down to their local cafe to enjoy a chat with the friendly & expert barista.All our products are 100% plant-based and vegan friendly. The company is exploding, achieving record sales figures each quarter.Minor Figures would be nothing without the independent coffee scene and our products can be found in over 4,000 specialty coffee shops worldwide, where we regularly run Freedays and Minor Figures FM events. We’re also expanding fast, with products lining the shelves in major supermarkets in our three core regions and our team achieving record sales figures quarter-on-quarter.At Minor Figures, we’re passionate about creating a positive impact and we put sustainability at the forefront of everything we do. We’re now a B Corp certified company.We have big plans for the future of MF. As we continue to grow at a rapid pace, we want to welcome creative, curious, free-spirited, bold thinkers to join us to make that happen. Everyone’s invited. We collaborate, improvise, synchronise. We are wholly authentic, uplifting and constructive. Because magic happens when everyone’s vibing and having a good time. We value individuality and we want you to be yourself. If you share our love for coffee and you want every day you spend at work to feel like your first, we’d love to hear from you. ABOUT THE ROLE The Group Financial Controller is a critical role to the success of the finance function. The role looks after key areas of Management Reporting, Financial Control, Finance Operations, External reporting/Compliance and Systems for our UK, European and North American operations and oversees a team of four.The primary objective of the role is to ensure accurate and timely reporting, efficient financial operations and the maintenance of a strong control environment, whilst ensuring all our global external reporting/compliance requirements are met. This is a global role, working closely with various teams across the business. We are a small but fast-growing team, and we expect this individual to roll up their sleeves and get involved in all aspects of the finance function. WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR Management Reporting and Close Process Full ownership of the monthly close & year end close process for the group ensuring the month is closed in a timely manner & numbers produced are reviewed & accurate Production & continual improvement of the monthly Management Accounts Pack shared with the senior leadership team Preparation of multi-currency consolidation of the group P&L and Balance sheet Financial Control Ensuring & overseeing a robust financial control environment across the group ensuring completeness and accuracy of data Strong balance sheet control ensuring all accounts are reconciled and reviewed monthly. Managing monthly stock reconciliation process across the group monthly working with operational teams to ensure the right processes and controls are in place & reviewing monthly reconciliation and stock count outputs Finance Operations Overseeing credit control and payables processes monitoring key KPIs & reviewing FX requirements Responsible for monthly payroll process, working with 3rd party payroll providers Reviewing, implementing and improving processes in finance ensuring we are automating as the business grows Overseeing day to day and management of a team of four External Reporting & Compliance Management of group statutory audit & preparation and submission of Group year end statutory accounts Working with our accountants for submission of year end corporation tax returns & annual tax filings across all regions Review & submission of monthly VAT returns in UK & Europe Reviewing and ensuring the financial accounting for the group ensuring the correct treatment of items regarding revenue, stock, intercompany and share options. Systems Full ownership of the group finance platform ensuring the right controls are in place and all functionalities being utilised. Good understanding of operational systems ensuring the data flowing in to finance systems is complete and accurate, implementing controls as necessary. Continuous improvement of systems processes and reporting ABOUT YOUR TEAM You’ll be reporting into Vinay, our Group CFO and managing a team of four who are responsible for Accounts Payable, Credit Control & Management Accounts. You’ll be part of the wider Finance team, who love what they do and contribute to the growth of Minor Figures. ABOUT YOU We hire humans, not machines, so let’s look at the key skills we need. You’ll: Have a sense of fun, adventure, hands on person and a can-do approach Be a problem solver, not be phased by constant change and be willing to adapt and implement solutions Be self-motivated & possess a willingness to help in all areas of finance when needed Be a strong communicator and great at working cross functionally (finance, operations, supply chain, marketing) Now, let’s look at the experience we ideally need. You’ll need: Qualified accountant with min 5+ PQE with a recognised accounting body (ACA/ACCA) Proven and demonstrable experience of running group consolidated reporting and production of management accounts FX experience Strong technical accounting skills Proven experience of working with stock & ability to reconcile between systems Experience of running a month end process with strong financial controls Experience of implementing compliance and process in different jurisdictions Experience and good understanding of FMCG sector having worked for high growth business Proven ability in managing a team Advanced excel knowledge Problem solver with ability to work to tight deadlines & manage conflicting priorities And if possible, but not necessary: Experience with Xero and/or Unleashed Familiarity with drinks manufacturing business Fundraising and due diligence involvement System implementation experience WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU We realise that a job is more than just the take home salary each month. So what are you really getting? 25 days holiday allowance in addition to bank holidays Healthcare coverage via Equipsme, which includes GP access, EAP / stress support, dental & optical cash plan and option to upgrade Statutory 3% pension contribution through Nest 1 day paid leave to support a cause of your choice through volunteering or activism Unlimited access to Calm app Flexible working to meet the needs of the role Cycle to work scheme 30% discount on products from our online shop All the free coffee and cold brew you can drink! Vegan, nut-free lunches are available. YOUR COMMITMENT Your main place of work will be at our office, at Minor Figures UK HQ - Unit 12a, Uplands Business Park, Blackhorse Lane, London, E17 5QJ.Hours of work will generally be 9.00am – 5:30pm but may vary with workload or by agreement. Flexibility may sometimes be required due to travel requirements. OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION At Minor Figures everyone is welcome. We are committed to cultivating and maintaining a culture that is inclusive and diverse. We celebrate differences and continually support all members of our company to be proud of who they are. In recruiting for our team, we pride ourselves on equal employment opportunities regardless of gender, sex, age, disability, race, religion, sexuality or social class. We hire the best people based on an evaluation of their abilities and effectiveness, nothing else. WHAT’S NEXT #J-18808-Ljbffr