Job Title: Financial Controller
Location: London (Hybrid)
Salary: £60,000 - £70,000
About the Client
Our client is a growing organisation operating within the FMCG sector, with a strong presence in the premium consumer market and an expanding international footprint. Backed by ambitious growth plans and a clear commercial strategy, they are entering an exciting phase of development across the UK and overseas markets.
They embrace flexibility and adaptability, empowering their teams to find the best solutions and drive meaningful change. With a collaborative leadership culture and entrepreneurial mindset, finance plays a critical role in supporting performance and sustainable growth.
About the Job
This Financial Controller position is a key appointment within the business, taking ownership of day-to-day finance operations while providing strategic insight to senior stakeholders. Reporting into senior leadership, you will lead the finance function, ensuring strong financial controls, accurate reporting and effective commercial support.
The role requires a hands-on approach, with responsibility for financial reporting, compliance, budgeting and systems optimisation, including ERP oversight (Epicor). You will play a central role in strengthening processes and supporting the organisation through its next stage of growth.
Duties will include:
- Overseeing all financial accounting activities, ensuring accuracy and integrity of financial data
- Producing timely monthly management accounts with clear analysis and performance commentary
- Leading the annual budgeting and forecasting processes
- Managing cash flow, treasury activities and banking relationships
- Preparing statutory accounts and ensuring compliance with UK regulatory and tax requirements
- Acting as the primary contact for external auditors and advisors
- Developing and maintaining robust financial controls, policies and procedures
- Driving improvements in finance systems, including optimisation and development of Epicor ERP
- Partnering with commercial teams to provide financial insight and decision support
- Managing and developing members of the finance team
- Supporting senior leadership with strategic financial planning and growth initiatives
About the Successful Applicant
You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA or ACA) with strong Financial Controller experience, ideally within manufacturing or consumer goods. You will have proven expertise in ERP systems, with Epicor experience highly desirable. Commercially astute and detail-focused, you will combine strong technical knowledge with confident stakeholder engagement and team leadership capability.
What You Will Receive in Return
In return, you will join a dynamic, growth-focused organisation where finance is central to commercial success. You will have the opportunity to shape processes, influence strategy and make a visible impact across the business. The role offers long-term progression, leadership responsibility and a supportive culture, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package.