Financial Controller - FMCG

FINANCIAL CONTROLLER

PARK ROYAL, LONDON (OFFICE BASED)

UP TO £75,000 + 10% BONUS + ENHANCED BENEFITS

We're partnering with a rapidly growing FMCG business with a strong portfolio of consumer brands, now looking to appoint a Financial Controller to support ongoing UK and international expansion. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, the Financial Controller will lead the day-to-day finance function, develop the finance team, strengthen controls, and partner closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Commercial, and Marketing.

This role would suit either an experienced Financial Controller or a Finance Manager ready to step up, with hands‑on financial control experience, strong leadership capability, and a background in FMCG, Food & Drink, Consumer Goods, or another fast‑moving product environment. You'll play a key role in improving processes, leading month‑end and year‑end, driving ERP/system enhancements, and supporting the launch and scale of new products.

• Operate as the lead Financial Controller across multiple business units, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance, including leading a team of 5 people
• Work closely with the Finance Director, supporting business strategy, planning and performance discussions
• Deliver management accounts, KPIs, financial reporting packs and insight to senior leadership
• Lead month-end, year-end, reconciliations and statutory submissions
• Strengthen internal controls, processes and reporting frameworks as the business scales
• Partner with operational and commercial teams to improve performance and margin visibility
• Build costing frameworks, support product costing and stock control processes
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, embedding accountability and development
• Champion ERP / systems improvements and integrations
• Act as primary finance lead with auditors and external advisors

• Experience working as a Financial Controller or as a Finance Manager ready to step up, within a FMCG, Consumer Goods, Food & Drink or similar product-led environment
• Fully Qualified Accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Strong team leadership experience and enjoyment of developing others
• Excellent stakeholder and cross-functional communication skills
• Comfortable being both strategic and hands‑on in a scaling environment
• Strong systems mindset, experience leading or supporting ERP improvements is highly advantageous

Please send your CV for the Financial Controller / Finance Manager role via the advert for immediate consideration.

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