Financial Controller

Investigo; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 93,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing FMCG business is seeking a Financial Controller to drive financial operations, report directly to the CFO, and lead a growing finance team. This pivotal role offers a competitive salary up to £110,000 plus bonuses. Ideal candidates will be qualified accountants with experience in dynamic environments and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £110,000

Performance-based bonus scheme

Comprehensive benefits package

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience from a large corporate group or fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Ability to manage competing priorities effectively.
• Experience implementing financial controls and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day financial operations across all business functions.
• Report directly to the CFO, providing strategic financial insight.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting cycles.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Strong technical expertise

Leadership capabilities

Commercial acumen

Resilience under pressure

Strategic mindset

Systems-focused

Job description

Financial Controller - Fast-Growing FMCG Business

Salary: Up to £110,000 + Bonus | Reporting to CFO

Are you ready to drive financial excellence in a high-growth environment?

Our client, a dynamic mid-sized FMCG business experiencing rapid expansion, is seeking an exceptional Financial Controller to join their senior finance team. This is a rare opportunity to step into a pivotal role where you'll be instrumental in steering the financial operations of an ambitious, fast-moving organisation.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead day-to-day financial operations across all business functions
• Report directly to the CFO, providing strategic financial insight and support
• Drive robust financial controls and reporting processes to support rapid growth
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end reporting cycles with precision
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support business planning
• Implement scalable financial systems and processes as the business expands
• Lead and mentor a growing finance team
• Partner with operational teams to deliver on ambitious growth plans

What We're Looking For:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with strong technical expertise
• Proven experience from a large corporate group or fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Resilient and adaptable - thriving under pressure and managing competing priorities
• Strategic mindset with excellent attention to detail
• Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing teams
• Systems-focused with experience implementing financial controls and processes
• Commercial acumen and ability to partner effectively with non-finance stakeholders

Why This Role?

This isn't just another Financial Controller position. You'll be joining at an exciting inflection point where your expertise will directly contribute to:

• Scaling financial operations to support aggressive growth targets
• Building robust foundations for future expansion
• Shaping strategic direction through insightful financial analysis
• Career progression opportunities as the business grows

What's On Offer:

• Competitive salary up to £110,000
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Career development in a high-growth environment
• Direct CFO reporting line with genuine influence
• Opportunity to build and lead an expanding finance function