Financial Controller (FMCG)


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£80,000 to £90,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	City of London, EC2V 6DB
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	18 Oct 2026

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Summary

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.

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