Financial Controller – Modernise Finance in Wine & Spirits

FMCG JOBS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing Wine and Spirits leader in London is looking for a Financial Controller to take charge of monthly management accounts and modernise finance processes. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with a background in FMCG or retail. Responsibilities include leading financial controls, collaborating cross-functionally, and mentoring junior staff. This role presents an exciting opportunity for a professional eager to drive change and achieve significant improvements in the finance team.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in management accounting.
• Experience in process improvement and financial control, ideally in FMCG or retail.
• Comfortable challenging the status quo.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of monthly management accounts.
• Revolutionise finance processes with cutting-edge tools.
• Design and implement robust financial controls.
• Ensure ERP system accuracy and reconcile accounts.
• Create and refine reports for results and forecasts.
• Support budgeting, forecasting and auditing processes.
• Mentor junior team members.
• Collaborate cross-functionally.

Skills

Management accounting

Process improvement

Financial control

Advanced Excel

Power Pivot

SQL

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent

Job description

A fast-growing Wine and Spirits leader in London is looking for a Financial Controller to take charge of monthly management accounts and modernise finance processes. The ideal candidate will be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified with a background in FMCG or retail. Responsibilities include leading financial controls, collaborating cross-functionally, and mentoring junior staff. This role presents an exciting opportunity for a professional eager to drive change and achieve significant improvements in the finance team.