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Robert Half

Financial Controller

London On-site 5-10 yrs exp Staffing and Recruiting 31,059 employees£70k – £80k / year
Financial ReportingManagement ReportingBudgetingForecastingBalance Sheet Management

Requirements

Candidates must be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified with at least 3 years of post-qualified experience. A strong hands-on background in an SME environment and the ability to communicate with senior stakeholders are required.

Job Description

Financial Controller - FMCG - £70,000–£80,000 DOE + Bonus

Permanent Role


Robert Half are partnering with an established and growing SME FMCG business to recruit a Financial Controller. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, commercially minded finance professional who is comfortable working in an SME environment and wants to play a key role in supporting the wider management team.


The Role

As Financial Controller, you will oversee the day-to-day finance function and provide valuable financial and commercial insight to the wider business.

Key responsibilities will include:

  • Overseeing core finance operations, including AP and AR
  • Management reporting and financial analysis
  • Budgeting and forecasting
  • Balance sheet management and reconciliations
  • Financial compliance
  • Strengthening financial controls
  • Identifying and implementing process improvements
  • Supporting the wider management team with financial insight
  • Contributing to strategic decision-making and business growth


About You

We are looking for a qualified finance professional who:

  • Is ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified
  • Has a minimum of 3 years' post-qualified experience
  • Has a strong hands-on SME background
  • Is comfortable operating across all areas of a finance function
  • Has strong technical accounting and reporting experience
  • Is commercially astute and able to communicate effectively with senior stakeholders
  • Is proactive, hands-on and enjoys improving processes and controls


Salary: £70,000–£80,000 DOE + bonus


If you are an experienced Financial Controller looking for an opportunity to have genuine influence within a growing FMCG business, we would be keen to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Robert Half for a confidential conversation.

Education

Professional Certificate

Skills

Financial ReportingManagement ReportingBudgetingForecastingBalance Sheet ManagementFinancial ComplianceFinancial ControlsProcess ImprovementStrategic Decision-MakingCommercial InsightAccounts PayableAccounts Receivable

About Robert Half

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