Financial Controller - Food

Financial Controller Entrepreneurial Food Brand | Manchester £70,000 – £80,000  package TRIBE Recruitment are partnering with a fast-growing, entrepreneurial food business to appoint a Financial Controller to support the next phase of brand and business growth. This is a broad, hands-on FC role in a business where finance is fully embedded in the operation, partnering with commercial and ops teams, shaping decisions, and getting involved in genuinely interesting projects.

The Opportunity You’ll join a high-energy, people-first culture where things move quickly and ideas turn into action. The brand is growing, the team is ambitious, and there’s never a dull moment . Why this role stands out:
Growing food brand with strong momentum Broad FC remit beyond reporting and control Heavy exposure to commercial and operational decision-making Involvement in tenders, pricing, capex, and growth projects Supportive, down-to-earth team with a great culture

The Role Own the day-to-day finance function and manage a small team Lead month-end, management accounts, budgeting and forecasting Partner with commercial and operations teams on pricing, tenders, and margins Build and evaluate capex business cases Improve processes, controls, and reporting as the business scales Get involved in a wide range of ad-hoc and growth-focused projects

The Person Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) Experience as a Financial Controller or strong Senior Finance Manager Background in food, FMCG, or fast-paced consumer businesses Commercially minded, curious, and comfortable in an entrepreneurial environment Hands-on, collaborative, and happy being close to the detail The Package £70,000 – £80,000 base salary Competitive wider package Manchester-based with flexibility