Commercial Finance Controller

Job Description

Meraki Talent is delighted to be exclusively retained by Genius Foods to appoint a permanent Commercial Finance Controller based in Edinburgh. The CompanyLaunched in 2009, Genius leads the free-from category with delicious gluten-free bakery products. Genius was founded by Lucinda Bruce-Gardyne, who spent many years perfecting gluten-free bread for her own family in her home kitchen before taking it to market. Genius was founded with one key thought in mind: isnt everyone entitled to great food This mission has since underpinned business growth and remains the question Genius is passionate about asking today. Genius products are developed to support a healthy digestivesystem on the premise that with a healthier gut comes a happier mind. Genius provides great tasting food to anyone who is avoiding gluten - whether for medical or lifestyle reasons - without having to compromise on quality. The Genius journey started with loavesmaking the first fresh gluten-free product both tasty and widelyaccessible. The product range has expanded to include further baked goods from pancakes to pies, with innovation, taste, and quality at the heart of everything Genius does. The brand has achieved global success and has been at the heart of the sectors extraordinary journey over the last decade plus. Genius is well established as a market leader in all major UK supermarkets and channels and has secured its position in the globalmarket with Europe being a key focus. Role OverviewThe Commercial Financial Controller (CFC) is key to the successful delivery of Genius commercial strategy. Working very closely with the Sales and Marketing team as their trusted business partner, the CFC will support the Sales & Marketing Director in all aspects of commercial decision making, financial reporting, financial control, joint business planning, budgeting,and forecasting. The CFC is responsible for the production of accurate financial & management information and helping drive financial performance through in-depth analysis. The CFC will report to the Finance Director, with a dotted line to the Sales & Marketing Director and be expected to attend weekly Executive meetings to provide updates on performance and any relevant ad hoc projects. The CFC is a key role within the Finance Department, and is responsible for leading the annual budget process, the quarterly forecast process, and the management accounting month end, ensuring other Finance teams are aware of requirements and that work is deliveredon time. Package On OfferThe CFC role is based in Edinburgh city centre with excellent hybrid working. The role will also offer a highly competitive salary & benefits package.Candidate Requirements

• A qualified AccountantACCA/ICAS/ICAEW/CIMA
• Strong FP&A/commercial finance exposure
• Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
• Advanced user of Excel
• Supervisory and/or people management experience
• ERP experience such as SAP would be advantageous but not essential

Recruitment ProcessAll applications should be sent to our recruitment partner, John Gilbertson at Meraki Talent. A full position profile is available upon request from suitable applicants. John can be contacted for any questions or queries, all enquiries shall be treated with the strictest confidence. Please note any direct or third-party applications will be sent to Meraki Talent for review and assessment.