Financial Controller

Lime Talent; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lime Talent is partnering with a dynamic FMCG business seeking a Financial Controller to influence financial strategy and operational performance. This role demands strong analytical skills and offers the chance to make a significant impact in a high-growth environment. Responsibilities include managing financial reporting, optimizing capital, and acting as a partner to the leadership team.

Qualifications

• Qualified or nearly qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA (CIMA preferred).
• Experience in a Financial Controller or similar role.
• Strong skills in financial modelling, forecasting, and management accounting.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of accounting functions and accurate financial reporting.
• Develop financial models for budgeting and strategic planning.
• Manage and optimize working capital and financial controls.

Skills

Financial modelling

Forecasting

Management accounting

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Lime Talent is currently partnering with an innovative, fast-growing FMCG business renowned for its focus on health and wellness, seeking an ambitious Financial Controller to join their team. This is an exceptional opportunity to become an integral part of a thriving brand, where your strategic input will directly influence business decisions and long-term growth.

The Role:

As Financial Controller, you will be instrumental in steering financial strategy, ensuring robust compliance and delivering insightful financial reporting directly to senior management. Your analytical expertise will shape strategic decision-making and optimize operational performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of comprehensive accounting functions, ensuring accurate monthly financial reporting, management accounts, and insightful variance analysis.
• Develop and refine financial models for precise long-term forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning.
• Oversee meticulous monthly balance sheet reconciliations to maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Manage and optimize working capital, including cash flow forecasting, capital expenditure planning, and liquidity management.
• Strengthen financial controls to mitigate risks and enhance operational efficiency across the business.
• Analyze cost structures to identify opportunities for cost reduction and performance improvement.
• Act as a proactive business partner, offering key financial insights to support commercial and operational decision-making.
• Coordinate budgeting processes in alignment with strategic business goals.
• Assist in managing year-end audit processes and liaise effectively with external auditors.
• Provide analytical support for commercial negotiations and evaluation of business cases.
• Work closely with the leadership team to prepare materials and presentations for investor meetings.

About You:

• Qualified or nearly qualified ACA, ACCA, or CIMA (CIMA preferred).
• Proven experience either in a Financial Controller or similar role within a small to mid-sized consumer goods business, or in a financial consulting firm working with FMCG clients and looking to move in-house.
• Strong skills in financial modelling, forecasting, and management accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel for detailed data analysis and reporting.
• Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving capabilities.
• Highly analytical with exceptional numerical skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple tasks in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to clearly convey financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proactive approach and readiness to engage closely with diverse functions across the business.

If you are looking to join a high-growth FMCG company where you can truly make an impact, we would love to receive your application.