Financial Controller

Fairmont Crest; Nuthall CP; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruiter in manufacturing seeks an experienced Financial Controller for a thriving food manufacturing company in London. The ideal candidate should be a fully qualified accountant with experience in financial operations, and have the leadership capability to influence stakeholders. This role offers a competitive salary and clear prospects for career advancement as the business continues to grow.

Benefits

Competitive senior level remuneration package

Clear career progression

Qualifications

• Must be fully qualified accountant.
• Experience as a Financial Controller in food manufacturing or other manufacturing/production environment is preferred.
• Strong leadership skills to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial operations including month-end reporting.
• Manage transactional finance including payroll and VAT.
• Produce accurate management accounts.
• Develop and enhance financial processes and controls.
• Support budgeting cycles and financial planning.

Skills

Leadership capability

Technical accounting expertise

Attention to detail

Education

Fully qualified accountant (FCA/ACA/FCCA/ACCA/CIMA)

Job description

Financial Controller
Location: Heathrow, London (site based)
Sector: Manufacturing (food)
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
Package: £60,000 - £80,000

Fairmont Crest Consulting has been exclusively retained to appoint a Financial Controller for a fast‑growing food manufacturing business. As a specialist recruiter in senior and executive appointments, Fairmont Crest partners with organisations seeking high‑calibre leadership talent to drive performance and transformation.

Overview

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and fully qualified Financial Controller to take charge of the day‑to‑day financial operations within a thriving and ambitious food manufacturing company. The role is well suited to someone who is already operating confidently as a Financial Controller and eager to progress into senior leadership as the organisation continues to scale. To succeed in this role, you need to be operating in a manufacturing (ideally within the food sector) organisation and/or have manufacturing sector experience.

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will play a key part in strengthening financial controls, improving processes, and delivering high‑quality financial insight that supports operational and strategic decision‑making. This is a hands‑on role, and applicants must be comfortable with working in an SME entrepreneurial, ambitious business with a growth mindset.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all financial operations including month‑end, statutory reporting, compliance, and forecasting.
• Manage transactional finance covering AP/AR, payroll, VAT and general ledger activity.
• Produce accurate, timely management accounts and financial statements.
• Develop and enhance financial processes, systems, controls, and reporting frameworks.
• Support budgeting cycles, cost control initiatives, and financial planning.
• Partner with operational and departmental leaders to provide insight and challenge.
• Ensure adherence to audit requirements and regulatory standards.
• Liaise with key stakeholders (auditors, banks) and manage these relationships on an ongoing basis.
• Contribute to wider strategic planning and business growth initiatives.

Requirements

• Must be fully qualified accountant (FCA/ACA/FCCA/ACCA/CIMA).
• Demonstrated experience as a Financial Controller in food manufacturing (ideally) or other manufacturing/production environment.
• Strong leadership capability with the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent technical accounting expertise and rigorous attention to detail.
• Drive and ambition to progress into broader senior leadership roles.

Benefits

• Competitive senior level remuneration package.
• Clear career progression within a business experiencing sustained high growth. Opportunity for career development in a fast‑growing business with the scope and opportunity to advance to the more senior role of Finance Director as the business grows.