Financial Controller

Posted 05 June 2025
Salary Negotiable
LocationGreat Malvern
Job type Permanent
DisciplineFinance
ReferenceHQ00037327_1749111868
Contact NameJennie Lessemun

Job description

Financial Controller

Are you an experienced Finance leader with a strong background in FMCG manufacturing? Do you thrive in dynamic environments, leading high-performing teams and driving strategic business decisions? We're recruiting for a Group Financial Controller to join a successful, fast-paced organisation in Malvern.

As Group Financial Controller, you will play a pivotal role in leading the Operational Finance function across all UK sites. Reporting to the Group Finance Director, you'll be responsible for managing performance reporting, budgeting and forecasting, risk management, financial compliance, and delivering key business insights to support strategic decisions.

This is a high-impact role ideal for someone with strong business partnering skills and a drive for continuous improvement. If you're looking to work for a forward-thinking business where you can make a difference, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and develop robust Operational Finance teams across UK locations

  • Drive accurate and timely financial and KPI reporting (weekly/monthly)

  • Oversee balance sheet and FX controls, statutory accounts, tax, and audit processes

  • Partner with stakeholders to develop budgets, forecasts and capital investment plans

  • Support business decisions with meaningful financial analysis and insight

  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and financial discipline

  • Act as a trusted advisor to the Board and senior leadership team

What We're Looking For:

  • Qualified Accountant (ACA preferred, ACCA or CIMA considered)

  • Minimum 5 years post-qualification experience in a senior finance role

  • FMCG manufacturing experience

  • Proven success in business partnering and strategic planning

  • Strong leadership and team development skills

  • Excellent communication and influencing skills across all levels

  • Working knowledge of SAP

Why Apply?

  • Strategic leadership role with group-wide impact

  • Collaborative, high-performing culture

  • Autonomy and variety across multiple UK sites

  • Opportunity to shape the future of the finance function

In return you will receive a competitve salary and benefits package.

Please get in touch for more details.