Financial Controller - High Growth FMCG Business

TN United Kingdom; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a Financial Controller in a high-growth FMCG business, located in Lincoln. This role is pivotal in overseeing financial reporting, implementing robust financial controls, and leading stakeholder management. The successful candidate will be a fully qualified accountant with a strong grasp of control frameworks and financial reporting standards. Join a dynamic team where your insights will shape strategic decisions and drive operational excellence. With a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers the chance for significant professional growth in a forward-thinking environment.

Benefits

Bonus

Great benefits package

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Fully qualified accountant with strong professional background.
• Deep understanding of control frameworks and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate consolidation of financial statements.
• Implement and monitor financial controls and governance guidelines.
• Lead interactions with Group Finance and manage external audit relationships.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Financial Controls

Stakeholder Management

MS Excel

Risk Assessment

Cost Control

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CIMA, ACCA, or ACA qualification

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

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Lincoln, United Kingdom

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

• Exciting Financial Controller role within a high-growth, diverse business.
• Must be able to commit to five days per week on-site.

About Our Client

A large-scale, technology-driven agricultural enterprise focused on innovation and sustainability. It integrates cutting-edge machinery, precision techniques, and renewable energy solutions to enhance productivity and environmental stewardship.

Job Description

• Financial Reporting & Oversight: Ensure timely and accurate consolidation of financial statements, manage costs and profitability, and oversee compliance with Group Accounting Policies.
• Controls & Governance: Implement and monitor financial controls, ensure compliance with audit recommendations and governance guidelines, and drive the Internal Controls Roadmap for 2025.
• Operational Finance Management: Own central costs, develop financial KPIs and reporting dashboards, and establish clear SLAs between finance and business functions.
• Stakeholder Leadership: Lead interactions with Group Finance, Tax, and Internal Audit; manage external audit relationships; and ensure effective coordination with key stakeholders.
• Senior Management Representation: Act as a key member of the senior leadership team, support board-level presentations, and provide strategic financial insights.
• Ad-hoc & CFO Support: Assist with special projects and deputise for the CFO when needed.

The Successful Applicant

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, or ACA) with a strong professional background.
• Deep understanding of control frameworks, including COSO principles and risk assessment, with hands-on experience in implementation.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related discipline.
• Extensive practical knowledge of financial reporting standards (IFRS/Local GAAP), taxation, and cost control strategies.
• Proven track record in financial control within a business of comparable scale and complexity.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to analyse and present financial data effectively.
• Manufacturing industry expertise is essential, with a strong grasp of inventory valuation and control processes.

What's on Offer

£70k-£80k basic salary, Bonus, Great benefits package, Progression opportunities