CFO / Financial Controller (Korean Speaking)

About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded CFO / Financial Controller to lead the finance function of a global leading FMCG company. The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of financial management, support business growth, and act as a strategic partner to senior leadership while maintaining close collaboration with international headquarters.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the UK finance team (3–4 staff), ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and effective controls.

• Oversee daily finance operations including accounts, treasury, tax, audit, and management reporting.

• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes in alignment with HQ requirements.

• Partner closely with Supply Chain Management (SCM) to optimise inventory control and stock management.

• Implement and manage financial information systems, ensuring the business leverages digital tools effectively.

• Provide commercial insights and recommendations to support business strategy and profitability.

• Act as the key financial liaison with HQ, preparing and presenting reports as needed.

Requirements

• Fluent Korean speaker (written and spoken)

• ACCA fully qualified (or equivalent).

• Proven experience as a CFO or Financial Controller, ideally in FMCG 

• Strong background in stock management and working closely with SCM functions.

• Digital savvy, with proven experience implementing and managing finance information systems.

• Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing a finance team 

• Excellent analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.