Financial Control Manager

Short Intro and About the Job

Danoners are steering us to a more sustainable future, helping to make the world healthier. As a certified B-Corp, we have our Danone Impact Journey to 2027. This will only be possible with each and every one of our leaders. Do you want to be one of them? For more information on our Danone Impact Journey click HERE.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within our Financial Control team, taking ownership of accurate and timely accounting, reporting and statutory requirements.

You’ll work closely with Finance teams across the business to deliver a high-quality month-end close, ensure strong financial controls and continually improve our financial processes. You’ll also support statutory reporting and audit activities, helping ensure we meet both Group and local accounting requirements.

Key responsibilities

Monthly reporting and close

• Coordinate the monthly close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting across the relevant entities.
• Review and validate Balance Sheet, P&L and Cash Flow reporting, including supporting schedules.
• Identify and manage closing risks and opportunities.
• Coordinate pre-close, close, reporting and audit activities across Financial Control and Finance teams.
• Support the preparation and review of consolidation reporting where required.

Statutory reporting and audit

• Prepare financial statements in line with local statutory and legal requirements.
• Ensure financial reporting complies with both Group accounting policies and local requirements.
• Manage the external audit process for UK & Ireland Supply Points.

Financial control and continuous improvement

• Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with internal policies and the DANgo Internal Control framework.
• Complete monthly General Ledger reconciliations and support bi-annual Balance Sheet reviews.
• Monitor the integrity of accounting system interfaces and coordinate the resolution of issues.
• Develop and monitor KPIs to improve the efficiency and quality of close and General Ledger activities.
• Maintain and improve close policies, procedures, standards and templates.
• Ensure robust cut-off procedures, including accurate revenue recognition and cost accounting.
• Maintain appropriate processes and controls for fixed assets.
• Support Finance teams with cash and below-ROP forecasting.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, standardise and continuously improve financial processes.

About You

To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally bring:

• A fully qualified accounting qualification such as ACA, ACCA or CIMA, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of financial statements and how business transactions impact the P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow.
• Strong knowledge of Record-to-Report (R2R) processes, accounting systems and financial data.
• Experience of financial accounting, month-end close, statutory reporting and audit.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Confidence prioritising competing requirements, delegating effectively and making sound decisions.
• A collaborative, service-oriented approach with the ability to build strong relationships with Finance stakeholders.
• A continuous improvement mindset, with the confidence to challenge existing processes and identify better ways of working.
• Strong teamwork skills and a willingness to share knowledge, ideas and best practice.

Salary range: £50,000 - £60,000 + bonus & benefits

About Us, We offer and What's next

At Danone, we are committed to delivering better health through better nutrition for millions of consumers and patients in our communities.

Our market-leading products reach millions of consumers and patients every day. Our iconic brands span across the dairy, plant-based and water industries, including Actimel, Alpro and evian.

We're also a leading provider of specialised early-life nutrition through our Aptamil and Cow & Gate brands and medical nutrition products and services through our Nutricia brand.

Depending on the needs of your role, you'll spend an average of 2 to 3 days per week in the office hub, enhancing community, problem solving, and innovation.

We offer a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your needs. This includes core benefits like pension, life assurance, and healthcare, plus options such as private medical insurance, gym memberships, cycle to work and holiday trading.

You’ll also have access to employee discounts and wellbeing support, helping you look after your health, finances and lifestyle in a way that works for you. Discover More: https://careers.danone.com/uki/en/our-learning-and-rewards.html

Inclusion and Diversity (I&D) is deeply embedded in Danone's DNA, representing our core values and beliefs. We embrace diversity as a driving force for positive change, nurturing an inclusive workplace where every individual is valued.

The closing date for applications is 18th November, you will therefore hear about your application after this date.