Financial Controller

Your new company
A progressive FMCG business is looking for a Senior Financial Controller to develop the Finance infrastructure, expanding the reach of their quality and innovative products to the wider market. They are a fast-growing scale-up company whose products are currently present and highly regarded in a number of leading franchise locations in the UK, as well as part of a global company. The culture is progressive and fast-paced, with change and innovation on the horizon every day.

Your new role
Reporting to the Head of Finance for EMEA and Global Finance Director, this role is no.1 in finance for the UK. This is a hands-on role which is forward thinking and requires someone who is able to implement key processes to aid the company at this crucial period. You will be navigating new terrain as the company goes through expansions and change. This role represents an excellent opportunity to add value to a remarkably entrepreneurial team through heavily strategic work, leading the finance function as the business expands. This company is impressive and driven, looking to mature quickly and professionally, where all members of the senior leadership invest in the journey of challenge and success.

What you'll need to succeed
You will need to be a fully qualified (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) accountant with technical accounting experience, ideally within the retail, FMCG or ecommerce sector. You will need strong communication experience and be happy to have oversight over the IFRS reporting side, whilst speaking within the dialogue of key business decisions and operational accounting. Large company exposure will stand you in good stead, since this company is set to grow, whilst SME experience will lend itself to implementation at this critical time of growth and scale-up.

What you'll get in return
You will be a key voice within this promising business, joining a leadership of affective individuals. A significant base salary is on offer with the potential of a performance-related bonus. This is a desirable role for an ambitious individual aspiring to lead a finance function to a professionalised, polished and progressive outlook. It's an engaging chance to steer this company through change and prosperity. Naturally, there is potential for internal progression and development aligned to the company's success over the coming years.

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