Financial Controller - FMCG

Get-Recruited (UK) Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Financial Controller to support the finance function of a rapidly growing FMCG business in London. The role involves leading a finance team, ensuring accurate reporting, and driving process improvements. Suitable candidates will have significant financial control experience and a relevant professional qualification. The position offers a competitive salary up to £75,000 plus bonuses and enhanced benefits.

Benefits

10% bonus

Enhanced benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in FMCG, Consumer Goods, Food & Drink industries is essential.
• Proven leadership skills and team development capability expected.
• Ability to improve financial processes and controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day finance function and team of 5.
• Deliver management accounts and financial reporting packs.
• Strengthen internal controls and support business strategies.

Skills

Financial control experience

Leadership capability

Stakeholder communication

ERP system improvements

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Job description

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

PARK ROYAL, LONDON (OFFICE BASED)

UP TO 75,000 + 10% BONUS + ENHANCED BENEFITS

THE COMPANY & OPPORTUNITY:

We're partnering with a rapidly growing FMCG business with a strong portfolio of consumer brands, now looking to appoint a Financial Controller to support ongoing UK and international expansion. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will lead the day‑to‑day finance function, develop the finance team, strengthen controls, and partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Marketing.

This role would suit either an experienced Financial Controller or a Finance Manager ready to step up, with hands‑on financial control experience, strong leadership capability, and a background in FMCG, Food & Drink, Consumer Goods, or another fast‑moving product environment. You'll play a key role in improving processes, leading month‑end and year‑end, driving ERP/system enhancements, and supporting the launch and scale of new products.

THE FINANCIAL CONTROLLER ROLE:

• Operate as the lead Financial Controller across multiple business units, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance, including leading a team of 5 people
• Work closely with the Finance Director, supporting business strategy, planning and performance discussions
• Deliver management accounts, KPIs, financial reporting packs and insight to senior leadership
• Lead month‑end, year‑end, reconciliations and statutory submissions
• Strengthen internal controls, processes and reporting frameworks as the business scales
• Partner with operational and commercial teams to improve performance and margin visibility
• Build costing frameworks, support product costing and stock control processes
• Lead and develop a high‑performing finance team, embedding accountability and development
• Champion ERP / systems improvements and integrations
• Act as primary finance lead with auditors and external advisors

THE PERSON:

• Experience working as a Financial Controller or as a Finance Manager ready to step up, within a FMCG, Consumer Goods, Food & Drink or similar product‑led environment
• Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Strong team leadership experience and enjoyment of developing others
• Excellent stakeholder and cross‑functional communication skills
• Comfortable being both strategic and hands‑on in a scaling environment
• Strong systems mindset, experience leading or supporting ERP improvements is highly advantageous

TO APPLY:

Please send your CV for the Financial Controller / Finance Manager role via the advert for immediate consideration.

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