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Financial Controller

Accountancy Action
Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 17 days
Location

St. Albans, Hertfordshire AL3 6JZ, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • We are seeking a Financial Controller for a fast-growing FMCG business in the UK on a 6-month fixed-term contract.
  • The role requires a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with strong experience in financial control and management reporting.
  • Key responsibilities include leading monthly close processes, owning the P&L and Balance Sheet, and delivering insightful financial reporting.
  • The ideal candidate should be commercially aware, comfortable with data analysis, and experienced in budgeting and forecasting.
  • The position offers a salary of £70,000 and requires significant experience in the FMCG sector.

We’re working with a fast-growing, FMCG business looking for a commercially savvy and hands-on Financial Controller to join their UK finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

This role offers the chance to work in a vibrant and values-driven business that blends operational excellence with a fun, purpose-led culture. You'll take ownership of the financials for a key UK business unit, working closely with senior leadership to support reporting, planning, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead monthly close processes, including journals, accruals, and reporting

  • Full ownership of the P&L and Balance Sheet for a business unit

  • Deliver accurate and insightful financial reporting to internal stakeholders

  • Support budgeting and forecasting processes across commercial and operational functions

  • Perform margin, cost, and yield analysis to support strategic decisions

  • Partner with the Managing Director and wider leadership team to challenge and support financial performance

  • Be a key contact for audit preparation and queries

  • Contribute to wider group reporting, system testing, and cross-business projects

  • Build financial models and tools in Excel to improve visibility and decision-making

About You:
  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

  • Strong experience in financial control, management reporting, and budgeting

  • Commercially aware with a proactive approach to business partnering

  • Confident handling month-end close and presenting financial results

  • Comfortable with data analysis and building reporting tools in Excel

  • Experience working in FMCG, manufacturing, retail

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.