ofi is a global leader at the forefront of food & beverage consumer trends. Through its complementary portfolio of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices ofi delivers sustainable, natural, and plant-based ingredients & solutions to its global and diversified customer base.  ofi has 20,000+ employees, is in 51 countries and supplies food and raw materials to over 8,000 customers. 

One in five chocolate bars produced anywhere in the world use our cocoa beans and products. We supply enough coffee beans to brew over 90 billion cups of coffee and our nuts, spices and dairy products are used in millions of products around the world. But we don’t just source or grow the raw materials for these products: our team of chefs and food scientists are working closely with our customers, sharing our fresh ideas to inspire new concepts. Making it real at every step, from plant to palate.

We’re also driven by our Purpose – ‘Be the change for good food and a healthy future’. By working with ofi, you’ll be helping to create real impact on the ground. Sustainability is built into our business model - from our offices to our farming operations and supply chains, we’re acting across issues as diverse as farmer poverty, deforestation and greenhouse gas emissions. 
 

Job Description

• Supervise and review monthly, quarterly, and annual closing and reports for UK Entities 
• Coordinate and manage to ensure timely external audit and statutory filing of Financial Statements, Corporate Income Tax and VAT (liaise with Auditors, Tax advisors, Payroll provider, OFI directors, OFI Corp Tax team)
• Monitor and maintain internal controls and risk management frameworks including financial controls (such as banking access, user system access review, BS review, Fixed Asset verifications etc)
• Analyse financial performance and identify areas for improvement and cost reduction
• Drive budgeting and forecasting processes and review variance analysis against plan
• Manage cash flow and working capital requirements.
• Lead and develop a team of finance professionals and manage delivery of offshore finance operations.
• Liaise with other departments and functions to ensure alignment and collaboration.
• Keep abreast of relevant accounting standards, tax regulations, and industry best practices.
• Partnering with key Business team anchors for finance related requirements for UK operations

Candidate's Profile

Experience & Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of UK GAAP, IFRS, and tax laws
• Proven analytical skills & ability to interpret or generate all types of financial data, financial reports and statements.
• Knowledge of SAP desirable. 
• Strong focus and understanding of finance process and internal control environment.
• Expert knowledge of MS-Excel, MS-Word and MS-Power point

Soft Skills & Others

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and analytical thinking.
• Leadership and team management skills
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Ability to work independently and possess high degree of self-initiative

We offer:

At ofi you will get a position in one of the fastest growing and most sustainable companies in the food and agri-industry. You will have a high responsibility and will start in a very entrepreneurial, open and informal organization with regular social events.

ofi offers the following company benefits:

Competitive salary;

• Discretionary incentive scheme;
• Opportunities to work from home;
• Flexible working hours;
• 25 Vacation days per annum and opportunity to buy 10 extra;
• Home/work travel allowance;
• Company pension scheme;
• Collective medical insurance with company contribution;
• Company fitness;
• Company sponsored bike scheme;
• Collective insurances.

ofi is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, nationality, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants are requested to complete all required steps in the application process including providing a resume/CV in order to be considered for open roles