Financial Controller

Seven Search and Selection Ltd

England

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A global FMCG organisation is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead financial operations across international markets. This role involves standardizing processes, managing reporting accuracy, and providing guidance to regional teams. The ideal candidate will have a robust background in finance, particularly in FMCG, with strong stakeholder management skills. The position offers hybrid working opportunities and significant visibility within the organization, making it an exciting career move for a motivated finance professional.

Qualifications

Experienced Finance Manager or Financial Controller.
Proven experience in standardizing finance processes in global environments.
Strong reporting capability.

Responsibilities

Own financial control and reporting for the Global Markets entity.
Standardize finance processes across regions.
Train teams on new processes.

Skills

Process improvement mindset

Stakeholder management

Strong systems capability

Organizational skills

Autonomous operation

Tools

Oracle

Power BI

Job description

Financial Controller – Global Markets Group Finance Centre of Excellence

Hybrid Working – 2/3 days in South East, Kent Office

Global FMCG Business

We’re looking for a Financial Controller to join the Global Markets Group Finance Centre of Excellence within a leading global FMCG organisation. This is a strategic, process‑led role where you’ll help shape and standardise finance operations across international markets, rather than owning a single‑country remit.

Our client

Global consumer goods powerhouse with a portfolio of instantly recognisable household brands
Strong international footprint with continued growth across export markets
Values‑led organisation with a collaborative, people‑first culture
Known for investing in people, systems and long‑term capability

What’s exciting

Opportunity to influence how finance operates across global markets
Work at the centre of a growing international business with high visibility
Lead process improvement, standardisation and best‑practice reporting
Hybrid working with exposure to senior global stakeholders

Key responsibilities

Own financial control and reporting for the Global Markets entity, ensuring accuracy and consistency
Standardise and improve finance processes across regions, including reporting, profitability, pricing and expense management
Design, document and roll out best‑practice finance processes globally
Partner with cross‑functional teams to drive alignment and adoption
Train regional teams on new processes and reporting frameworks
Manage and develop one direct report
Support ad‑hoc global finance initiatives as required

Who you are

Experienced Finance Manager or Financial Controller with a process‑improvement mindset
Proven experience standardising or redesigning finance processes in international or matrix organisations
Comfortable working across regions and influencing stakeholders remotely
Strong systems and reporting capability (Oracle, Power BI or similar)
Organised, structured and confident operating with autonomy
Background in FMCG, consumer or international businesses preferred

This is a fantastic opportunity for a senior finance professional looking to step into a global, strategic controller role with real influence on how finance is delivered across an international organisation.

Please send your CV using the form on this page, quoting reference 19/17568/7. Confidentiality assured.

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