Strategic Financial Controller — Lead Growth in FMCG

Citadel Source; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities for progression within a growing brand

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is partnering with a fast-growing FMCG organization to find a Financial Controller. This pivotal role involves managing financial reporting and control processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and driving performance improvements. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in dynamic environments, a strong leader with excellent technical knowledge, and a passion for efficiency. Opportunities for progression within this growing brand are available.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable post-qualification experience within FMCG or similar environments.
• Strong leader thriving in collaborative settings with excellent technical knowledge.
• Proven track record of developing teams and delivering high-quality financial insight.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Management Accounts and Reporting teams.
• Ensure finance function is structured effectively.
• Oversee the month-end close process and deliver high-quality management reporting.
• Maintain robust internal controls and governance frameworks.
• Provide strategic financial insight to support decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Reporting

Compliance

Process Improvement

Communication

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA)

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is partnering with a fast-growing FMCG organization to find a Financial Controller. This pivotal role involves managing financial reporting and control processes, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and driving performance improvements. The ideal candidate will be a qualified accountant with experience in dynamic environments, a strong leader with excellent technical knowledge, and a passion for efficiency. Opportunities for progression within this growing brand are available.