UK Financial Controller - Global FMCG Brands

Page Personnel; London; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global FMCG firm is seeking a UK Financial Controller to manage financial operations, including budgeting, compliance, and team leadership. This role offers a competitive salary of £65,000-£70,000 plus benefits, including a car allowance and a bonus. The position allows for hybrid working with 2 days in the office weekly.

Benefits

£6,900 car allowance

15% Bonus

Corporate benefits

Qualifications

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, ACA, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in FMCG/Manufacturing industries.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and familiarity with relevant financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation of financial statements.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Monitor and evaluate financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations.
• Supervise accounts payable and receivable functions.
• Collaborate with senior management for financial insights.
• Lead and develop the accounting team.
• Implement and enhance internal controls.

Skills

Professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, ACA)

Experience in FMCG/Manufacturing industries

Strong technical accounting knowledge

Ability to analyse complex financial data

Excellent leadership skills

High attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Education

Professional accounting qualification

Job description

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Client:

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Location:

Greenford, United Kingdom

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Posted:

25.08.2025

Expiry Date:

09.10.2025

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Job Description:

• Global FMCG Company
• Hybrid - 2 days in office per week

About Our Client

Michael Page Finance are delighted to be partnering a global leader within the FMCG sector.Based near Greenford, the business are an established leader with a portfolio of instantly recognisable brands. The business has navigated the market with agility and bringing new products to market.

Job Description

The UK Financial Controller will be responsible for:

• Manage the preparation of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulations.
• Oversee budgeting and forecasting processes to support strategic decision-making.
• Monitor and evaluate financial performance, identifying areas for improvement.
• Ensure compliance with tax laws and regulations, managing tax filings and audits.
• Supervise accounts payable and receivable functions to maintain cash flow efficiency.
• Collaborate with senior management to provide financial insights and recommendations.
• Lead and develop the accounting team, promoting best practices and continuous improvement.
• Implement and enhance internal controls to safeguard company assets.

The Successful Applicant

A successful UK Financial Controller should have:

• A professional accounting qualification (e.g., ACCA, ACA, or equivalent).
• Proven experience in FMCG/Manufacturing industries.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and familiarity with relevant financial systems.
• Ability to analyse complex financial data and present actionable insights.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to guide and mentor a finance team.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining compliance standards.
• Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

What's on Offer

The UK Financial Controller role comes with a competitive base salary of £65,000-£70,000, £6,900 car allowance and 15% Bonus. You will also receive other corporate benefits and hybrid working of 2 days per week in the office.