Financial Controller

JAG Talent; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Annual bonus

Career progression

Professional development

Job summary

JAG Talent is partnering with a growing food FMCG business in Central London seeking a Financial Controller. The role is hybrid (3 days in the office, 2 days at home) and reports to the Finance Director, offering broad exposure across finance.

You'll take ownership of financial reporting, controls and compliance, partnering with operational teams to drive process improvements and provide commercial insight.

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG is essential.
• Experience preparing management accounts and month-end reporting.
• Strong understanding of financial controls and reporting.
• Experience supporting audits and statutory reporting.
• Proficient in Excel and finance systems.
• Organised with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close and financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly management accounts with commentary.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and cash flow reporting.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Lead year-end audit and statutory reporting.
• Develop and improve financial controls and reporting processes.
• Partner with operational teams to provide financial insight.
• Mentor junior finance staff and support the finance function.
• Collaborate with Finance Director on projects and growth initiatives.

Skills

FMCG experience

Management accounts

Financial reporting

Audit support

Excel

Interpersonal communication

Commercial insight

Tools

Finance systems

Job description

Location: Central London (Hybrid – 3 days in the office / 2 days from home)

The Opportunity

We're partnering with a growing food FMCG business with annual revenues of approximately £50 million to recruit a Financial Controller.

This is an excellent opportunity for either an established Financial Controller or a high-performing Finance Manager looking to take the next step in their career. Working closely with the Finance Director, you'll gain broad exposure across the finance function while helping to support the continued growth of the business.

You'll take ownership of financial reporting, controls and compliance, while also partnering with operational teams to improve processes and provide valuable commercial insight. This is a hands-on role within a collaborative and fast-paced environment, offering genuine career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the month-end close and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Prepare monthly management accounts with analysis and commentary.
• Maintain balance sheet reconciliations and oversee cash flow reporting.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Assist with the preparation of statutory accounts and lead key aspects of the year-end audit.
• Ensure compliance with VAT, tax and statutory reporting requirements.
• Develop and improve financial controls, systems and reporting processes.
• Partner with operational and commercial teams to provide financial insight.
• Support inventory accounting, stock reporting and working capital management.
• Oversee the day-to-day activities of the finance function, supporting transactional finance where required.
• Mentor junior members of the finance team and help build a high-performing finance function.
• Work alongside the Finance Director on projects, business improvements and future growth initiatives.

About You

We're open to candidates who are already operating as a Financial Controller, as well as ambitious Finance Managers, Financial Reporting Managers or Senior Management Accountants looking to step into their first Financial Controller role.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience working for an FMCG business - essential
• Experience preparing management accounts and month-end reporting.
• Good understanding of financial controls and financial reporting.
• Experience supporting audits and statutory reporting.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with finance systems.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and willingness to improve processes.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build relationships across the business.
• Previous experience within FMCG, food, manufacturing or another stock-based environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer

• Hybrid working (3 days in the Central London office).
• Annual bonus.
• Ongoing learning and professional development.
• A supportive environment with genuine opportunities for progression as the business continues to grow.

About the Company

Our client is a successful and expanding food FMCG business with annual turnover of approximately £50 million. Supplying products to a broad customer base, the business has established a strong reputation for quality, innovation and customer service.

With exciting growth plans and continued investment across the business, this is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative finance team where you'll have real ownership, visibility and the chance to develop your career in a supportive environment.