Financial Controller (FMCG)

Your new company An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially minded Financial Controller to join a high-growth FMCG business based in London. Operating across multiple channels, this well-established brand has experienced significant growth and continues to strengthen its market presence through innovation, product development and strategic expansion. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, this is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to lead a talented finance team whilst partnering with key stakeholders across the business. Your new role As Financial Controller, you will take ownership of the finance function, ensuring robust financial control whilst supporting strategic decision-making across the business. Key responsibilities will include: Leading, mentoring and developing a high-performing finance team Managing the month-end and year-end close process Overseeing statutory reporting and audit requirements Ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with accounting standards Ownership of budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management Driving improvements in financial controls, processes and systems Business partnering with senior leadership teams across operations, sales and commercial functions Providing insightful analysis to support strategic business decisions Managing balance sheet reconciliations and working capital requirements Supporting finance transformation and continuous improvement initiatives What you'll need to succeed ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified Previous Financial Controller experience within FMCG, consumer goods, retail or a fast-paced product-led environment Strong technical accounting knowledge and financial controls experience Proven people management experience Excellent stakeholder management and business partnering skills A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to operate in a dynamic environment Experience driving process improvements and enhancing reporting capabilities What you'll get in return This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing FMCG business during an exciting phase of its journey. You'll gain significant exposure to senior leadership and play a key role in shaping the finance function. Package includes: £80,000 - £90,000 base salary Performance-related bonus Hybrid working Competitive benefits package Excellent career progression opportunities What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)