Assistant Financial Controller

Hirexo Talent Partners Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing FMCG business in London is seeking an Assistant Financial Controller to support their growth. The role involves preparing financial statements, managing audits, and leading the finance team. Candidates should be fully qualified accountants with strong technical knowledge of IFRS and GAAP. This position offers a salary of £55,000 to £65,000, hybrid working options, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Quarterly social events

Pension with company contribution match

Fantastic career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK and US GAAP, with excellent consolidation experience.
• Team management experience is essential; international team leadership is desirable.
• Experience within FMCG, manufacturing, or e-commerce is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under IFRS and/or US GAAP.
• Manage external audit processes and coordinate with tax advisors across multiple jurisdictions.
• Enhance internal controls, processes, and policies, supporting continuous improvement.

Skills

Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CPA)

Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK and US GAAP

Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills

Strong communication skills

Team management experience

Job description

Overview

Hirexo are working with a rapidly growing FMCG business headquartered in West London, located close to Hammersmith underground station (District, Piccadilly, Circle and Hammersmith & City lines). With ambitious plans to continue scaling in the UK, Europe, and the US, they are seeking a bright and proactive Assistant Financial Controller to support their next stage of development.

About Our Client: Our client is a fast-expanding FMCG business with strong international operations and a scale-up culture. The company has quickly established itself in its market, combining the pace and energy of a start-up with the stability of a business that is scaling at speed. With a collaborative and friendly culture, the business promotes openness and initiative, holding quarterly social events, team-building days, and a standout Christmas party. With further growth forecast over the next 2-3 years, this is an exciting time to join the business.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements under IFRS and/or US GAAP.
• Oversee intercompany reconciliations across subsidiaries, ensuring timely resolution of variances.
• Manage external audit processes and coordinate with tax advisors across multiple jurisdictions.
• Maintain the group chart of accounts, ensuring accounting consistency internationally.
• Enhance internal controls, processes, and policies, supporting continuous improvement.
• Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions and new accounting standards.
• Manage and mentor the finance team, supporting development and succession planning.
• Partner with senior stakeholders across Europe and the US to deliver accurate and timely reporting.
• Support ad-hoc strategic projects as required by the Finance Director and Managing Director.

What You'll Need to Succeed

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CPA).
• Big 4 background is highly desirable. They will consider those qualified from practice with great industry experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of IFRS and UK and US GAAP, with excellent consolidation experience.
• International exposure, ideally working across European and US reporting lines.
• Experience within FMCG, manufacturing, or e-commerce is desirable but not essential.
• Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills, with experience in ERP systems.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to provide clarity in reporting.
• Team management experience is essential; international team leadership is desirable.
• A proactive and hands-on approach, with the ability to take initiative and deliver in a fast-paced environment.

The Package

• Salary of £55,000 to £65,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 days remote).
• Quarterly social events and annual Christmas party.
• Fantastic career progression opportunities in a rapidly scaling international business.
• Pension with company contribution match.

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