Finance Controller - Fast-Growth Beauty Brand

Michael Page (UK); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing beauty startup based in London is seeking its first in-house Finance hire. The role involves ensuring accurate product costing, overseeing cash flow forecasting, and collaborating on pricing strategies. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with FMCG experience and strong Excel skills. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £90,000 to £120,000, along with potential long-term incentives based on performance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Potential Long Term Incentives

Discretionary Bonus

Standard Benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Experience in FMCG inventory accounting.
• Ability to take ownership of transactional finance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate product costing for strategic pricing.
• Collaborate on pricing strategies.
• Oversee debtor management and cash flow forecasting.
• Administer invoice financing processes.

Skills

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

FMCG industry experience (inventory accounting)

Ownership of transactional finance

Professionalism and discretion

Team collaboration

Finance business partner experience

Proficiency in Xero

Excel skills

Tools

Xero

Job description

A growing beauty startup based in London is seeking its first in-house Finance hire. The role involves ensuring accurate product costing, overseeing cash flow forecasting, and collaborating on pricing strategies. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant with FMCG experience and strong Excel skills. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £90,000 to £120,000, along with potential long-term incentives based on performance.