FMCG Financial Controller | Lead Finance Ops & Systems

Brewer Morris; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned UK business is seeking a Financial Controller to manage core finance activities, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and delivering timely financial reporting. This role involves improving processes within a fast-paced FMCG environment, offering future leadership opportunities. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of finance experience, strong technical knowledge, and a hands-on approach. The position is office-based with hybrid flexibility.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in finance, ideally with exposure to FMCG or similar fast-moving sectors.
• Hands-on approach with the ability to drive process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all core finance activities including bookkeeping, P&L, statutory accounts, and cashflow.
• Ensure compliance with UK and international accounting standards.
• Deliver accurate, timely financial reporting and insightful analysis to support business growth.

Skills

Qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or equivalent)

Strong technical knowledge of IFRS/GAAP

Proficient with Excel

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Tools

Sage

Job description

A family-owned UK business is seeking a Financial Controller to manage core finance activities, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and delivering timely financial reporting. This role involves improving processes within a fast-paced FMCG environment, offering future leadership opportunities. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years of finance experience, strong technical knowledge, and a hands-on approach. The position is office-based with hybrid flexibility.