Financial Controller

Citadel Source

Hounslow

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for progression within a growing brand

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is partnering with a fast-growing FMCG organization to find a Financial Controller. This pivotal role involves managing financial reporting and control processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and driving performance improvements. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in dynamic environments, a strong leader with excellent technical knowledge, and a passion for efficiency. Opportunities for progression within this growing brand are available.

Qualifications

Demonstrable post-qualification experience within FMCG or similar environments.
Strong leader thriving in collaborative settings with excellent technical knowledge.
Proven track record of developing teams and delivering high-quality financial insight.

Responsibilities

Lead the Management Accounts and Reporting teams.
Ensure finance function is structured effectively.
Oversee the month-end close process and deliver high-quality management reporting.
Maintain robust internal controls and governance frameworks.
Provide strategic financial insight to support decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Compliance

Process Improvement

Communication

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Job description

Overview

Citadel Source is delighted to be partnering with a leading FMCG business to support the search for their new Financial Controller.

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a fast-growing FMCG organisation headquartered in Central Bristol. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will play a pivotal role in strengthening financial control, driving performance, and supporting the delivery of the company’s strategic objectives in a fast-paced environment. Working as part of the SMT, you will lead the management accounting, reporting, and control for the Finance function, ensuring accurate and insightful reporting, strong compliance, and the continual improvement of financial processes.

The role

Base pay range

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What the client offers

Opportunities for progression within a growing brand

If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please reach out to Grant Chalmers-Stevens at Citadel Source.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor and develop the Management Accounts and Reporting teams to deliver timely, accurate, and value-adding analysis
Ensure the finance function is structured and resourced effectively to meet business needs
Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Oversee the month-end close process and deliver high-quality management reporting with insightful variance analysis
Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards and statutory requirements
Maintain robust internal controls, financial policies, and governance frameworks
Act as the key point of contact for external auditors and tax advisors
Coordinate the annual budget and quarterly reforecasting cycles, integrating detailed operational and commercial inputs
Provide strategic financial insight to support decision-making across the business
Partner with the Operations and FP&A teams to identify opportunities for efficiency and improvement
Lead or support key finance projects, including systems improvement, process automation, and performance enhancement initiatives

About you / Qualifications

You will be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with demonstrable post-qualification experience within FMCG, manufacturing, or similar fast-paced environments. The role suits a strong leader who thrives in a collaborative setting, with excellent technical knowledge, commercial awareness, and a passion for driving both accuracy and efficiency. You will have a proven track record of developing teams, improving processes, and delivering high-quality financial insight in dynamic and fast-paced environments.

Seniority level