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

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 cross 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 3^rd 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 

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.

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

We realise that a job is more than just the take home salary each month. So what are you really getting?

As part of the MF team, not only will you have the opportunity to own your role and make it, you and us a success, you’ll also be becoming part of something very special. Minor Figures’ ethos is that everyone is welcome, as long as you leave all hang-ups, social barriers and prejudices at the door.

And, as part of the Minor Figures team, you’ll have the opportunity to invest in the business, with the option to buy shares in the company at an agreed price. Having skin in the game and really contributing to our success. Because it’s you and us all that do make this all happen.

• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays. Up to 5 days annual leave rollover to the following year

• 1 additional day off to protest, volunteer, attend a demonstration

• EquipsMe Health Insurance

• Free membership for you and your family on the ‘Calm’ app

• Parental Leave Policy

• Pension scheme NEST

• Everyone has options for shares in the company

• Plenty of coffee and oat m*lk! YAY!

• Vegan lunch when you are in the office

• Staff discount 30% off on all orders 

• Cycle to work scheme

• Parking permit available with HR

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.

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.