Group Financial Controller

Eutopia Search; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 76,500 - 93,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£85,000 per annum

Company car

Bonus & benefits package

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Group Finance Controller based in Birmingham to lead financial control and reporting for a large FMCG business. In this pivotal position, you will manage a team of 12 finance professionals and work closely with senior leadership to enhance financial excellence. You must be a qualified accountant with experience in FMCG or multi-site environments. This role offers a salary of £85,000 per annum, along with a company car, bonus, and strong benefits.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with ACA, ACCA or CIMA certification.
• Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or a multi-site environment.
• Experienced leader with a proven track record in managing large finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of 12 finance professionals.
• Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Ensure strong financial governance and compliance.
• Oversee statutory reporting and audit processes.
• Drive improvements in financial processes and controls.

Skills

Financial control

Reporting

Process improvement

People leadership

Commercial acumen

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)

Job description

Birmingham, (Hybrid) | FMCG | Managing a team of 12

We’re recruiting a Group Finance Controller to lead financial control, reporting, and performance management across a multi-site FMCG business. This is a pivotal role, managing a team of 12 finance professionals and partnering closely with the senior leadership team to drive financial excellence, governance, and commercial insight.

The Role

As Group Finance Controller, you will be responsible for:

• Leading and developing a team of 12 across financial control, reporting, and transactional finance
• Owning the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process
• Ensuring strong financial governance, controls, and compliance
• Overseeing group statutory reporting and audit processes
• Driving improvements in financial processes, systems, and controls
• Partnering with senior stakeholders to support commercial decision-making
• Managing cash flow, working capital, and balance sheet integrity
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning cycles

About You

You will be:

• A qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Experienced in FMCG, manufacturing, or a fast-paced multi-site environment
• A confident people leader with experience managing large finance teams
• Strong in financial control, reporting, and process improvement
• Commercially minded with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Comfortable operating at Group / Board level

What’s on Offer

• £85,000 per annum
• Company car
• Bonus & strong benefits package
• Opportunity to lead a large finance function in a growing FMCG business