Financial Controller

Blusource Professional Services Ltd; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established manufacturing and distribution business in Hinckley is seeking an experienced Financial Controller to lead the finance function and contribute to business growth. This role offers a mix of strategic and operational responsibilities in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have a strong commercial background and experience in FMCG or product-based sectors. This position is office based, requiring five days of on-site work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Financial Controller or Finance Manager in a fast-moving consumer goods environment.
• Hands-on and proactive with strong influence skills.
• Prepared to work on-site five days a week.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance function as the number one in finance.
• Support decision-making with commercial perspective in financial reporting.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning.

Skills

Financial reporting

Commercial acumen

Budgeting and forecasting

Strategic planning

Job description

Financial Controller - Hinckley

Salary: £50,000 – £65,000 (Office Based)

The Opportunity

An established and growing manufacturing and distribution business is seeking a Financial Controller ready to take ownership of a full finance function and play a central role in driving business performance and growth. This hands‑on, number one role in finance offers both strategic input and day‑to‑day involvement in a fast‑moving, product‑led environment.

Join a thriving UK business that has experienced steady organic growth and is now aiming to accelerate from 10% to 25% annual growth. The company has invested heavily in UK manufacturing, reshoring production from overseas, and continues to expand its product range.

You will work closely with a forward‑thinking management team, providing commercial insight, driving financial performance and influencing key strategic decisions as the business scales.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance function as the number one in finance, reporting directly to the Managing Director.
• Bring a strong commercial perspective to financial reporting, supporting better decision‑making across the business.
• Partner with operations, sales and supply chain teams to enhance margins and support growth initiatives.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting and strategic planning.
• Stay hands‑on with day‑to‑day finance operations, ensuring accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Support the company’s growth objective of achieving 25% year‑on‑year expansion through effective commercial control and financial leadership.

About You

Proven experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or Head of Finance within a fast‑moving consumer goods (FMCG) or product‑based environment. Experience selling into retail, hardware or related consumer markets, with an understanding of offers, deals and value within the supply chain.

Strong commercial acumen, hands‑on and proactive, with the confidence to influence at board level while remaining involved in day‑to‑day activity.

Prepared to work five days a week on‑site. Qualifications are less important than experience, capability and attitude.

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to join a successful and growing SME where you’ll have genuine influence over commercial and strategic outcomes. You’ll work alongside an ambitious management team in a supportive environment where your ideas will make a visible impact.

If you’re a Finance Manager ready to step up, or an experienced Financial Controller or Head of Finance looking for a role with real ownership and strategic influence, this could be the perfect next move.