CFO / Financial Controller (Korean Speaking)

Konnect Personnel Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company is seeking an experienced CFO/Financial Controller to oversee its finance function. The role involves managing a finance team, ensuring compliance, and driving budgeting and forecasting processes. Ideal candidates will be fluent in Korean and have a solid background in FMCG finance operations, stock management, and digital finance systems.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CFO or Financial Controller, ideally in FMCG.
• Strong background in stock management and SCM functions.
• Digital savvy with experience in finance information systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the UK finance team for accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee daily finance operations including accounts, treasury, tax, and audit.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes.

Skills

Fluent Korean speaker

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Education

ACCA qualified (or equivalent)

Tools

Finance information systems

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded CFO / Financial Controller to lead the finance function of a global leading FMCG company. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of financial management, support business growth, and act as a strategic partner to senior leadership while maintaining close collaboration with international headquarters.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the UK finance team (3–4 staff), ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and effective controls.
• Oversee daily finance operations including accounts, treasury, tax, audit, and management reporting.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes in alignment with HQ requirements.
• Partner closely with Supply Chain Management (SCM) to optimise inventory control and stock management.
• Implement and manage financial information systems, ensuring the business leverages digital tools effectively.
• Provide commercial insights and recommendations to support business strategy and profitability.
• Act as the key financial liaison with HQ, preparing and presenting reports as needed.

Qualifications

• Fluent Korean speaker (written and spoken)
• ACCA fully qualified (or equivalent).
• Proven experience as a CFO or Financial Controller, ideally in FMCG
• Strong background in stock management and working closely with SCM functions.
• Digital savvy, with proven experience implementing and managing finance information systems.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing a finance team
• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.