Financial Controller

About The Role

**Financial Controller | International FMCG & Consumer Products Business | London**

We are partnering with a fast-growing international FMCG and consumer products business with operations across Europe, North America, and Asia. Operating across wholesale, retail, and e-commerce channels, the company manages a complex global supply chain and is continuing to invest in its finance function to support ambitious growth plans.

Reporting to the Global Finance Director, the Financial Controller will take ownership of financial accounting, controls, compliance, and reporting across a multi-entity international group. This is a highly visible role offering significant scope to influence processes, controls, and systems within a growing business.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Financial Accounting & Reporting**

- Lead month-end and year-end close activities across multiple international entities.
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Maintain strong controls across inventory, AP, AR, fixed assets, accruals, prepayments, and intercompany transactions.
- Improve accounting processes and enhance the efficiency of the close cycle.
- Support management reporting by delivering accurate and reliable financial information.

**Controls, Compliance & Governance**

- Develop and maintain a robust financial control framework.
- Strengthen internal controls and improve finance processes across the organisation.
- Manage compliance calendars covering statutory, tax, and regulatory obligations.
- Support the continued evolution of governance and financial best practice.

**Tax & Audit**

- Coordinate tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
- Manage VAT, GST, and indirect tax requirements.
- Lead the annual audit process and act as the main point of contact for external auditors.
- Oversee preparation of statutory accounts and audit documentation.

**Treasury & Cash Flow**

- Own and enhance the rolling 12-week cash flow forecast.
- Monitor liquidity, working capital, and banking relationships.
- Analyse cash flow performance and support strategic decision making.

**Leadership & Business Partnering**

- Manage and develop an Assistant Accountant.
- Work closely with commercial finance and operational teams across the business.
- Partner with external advisers, payroll providers, auditors, and financial institutions.

**Systems & Process Improvement**

- Drive automation and process efficiencies across finance.
- Improve financial data quality and ERP utilisation.
- Develop finance procedures and scalable controls to support international growth.

**About You**

We're looking for a qualified accountant who combines technical excellence with a pragmatic and hands-on approach. You’ll likely bring:

- Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
- Strong Financial Controller or Senior Finance Manager experience
- Proven experience managing month-end and year-end close processes
- Multi-entity and international accounting experience
- Strong understanding of financial controls, compliance, and audit
- Experience managing cash flow, treasury, and working capital
- Track record of improving systems, processes, and controls
- Strong ERP and advanced Excel skills

**Highly Desirable**

- Experience within FMCG, consumer products, retail, wholesale, or e-commerce environments
- Experience operating in fast-growth or PE-backed businesses
- Exposure to international supply chain operations
- Odoo or similar ERP experience
- Additional European language skills would be advantageous.

**What's on Offer?**

- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Hybrid and flexible working
- Private healthcare
- Enhanced pension contribution
- High levels of autonomy and ownership
- Significant scope to shape and develop the finance function
- Career progression within a growing international organisation.

**Ready for your next challenge?**

If you're an ambitious Financial Controller looking to join a dynamic international consumer products business where you can genuinely influence growth, transformation, and performance, we'd love to hear from you.