Global Financial Controller - Multi-Entity, Fast-Paced FMCG

Advocate Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment partner in the FMCG sector is seeking a Financial Controller to enhance financial excellence in a rapidly growing global business. The role includes leading budgeting and forecasting, overseeing financial processes and team management, and engaging with senior stakeholders. Candidates should be qualified accountants with strong financial control backgrounds and advanced Excel skills. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a multi-entity environment focused on innovative financial solutions.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
• Strong background in financial control, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Proven leadership experience in finance.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Deliver accurate monthly management accounts.
• Oversee VAT, payroll, invoicing, and cashflow management.
• Manage and develop a small finance team.
• Partner with stakeholders across departments.
• Drive process improvement and strengthen controls.
• Support auction-related financial processes.
• Ensure accuracy in multi-entity reporting.

Skills

Financial control

Budgeting

Forecasting

Leadership

Advanced Excel

Cloud accounting systems

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)

Tools

Xero

Job description

A leading recruitment partner in the FMCG sector is seeking a Financial Controller to enhance financial excellence in a rapidly growing global business. The role includes leading budgeting and forecasting, overseeing financial processes and team management, and engaging with senior stakeholders. Candidates should be qualified accountants with strong financial control backgrounds and advanced Excel skills. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a multi-entity environment focused on innovative financial solutions.