Financial Controller

Are you a commercially-minded finance leader ready to take full ownership of a fast-growing business’s finance function? Do you thrive in dynamic, high-growth environments where you can build, influence, and lead from day one?

We are working with an exciting and ambitious FMCG business, backed by a well-respected investor group, that has seen explosive growth over the last 24 months and has big plans for the future. As their first finance hire, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping the function, partnering directly with the founder and leadership team to drive strategic growth and operational performance.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Full ownership of the finance function-setting up systems, processes, and controls from the ground up

• Building monthly management accounts, cash flow forecasting, budgeting, and business partnering

• Driving commercial insight into sales, margin performance, stock, and supply chain efficiency

• Acting as a strategic partner to the founder and non-exec board bringing financial rigour to decision making

• Leading the year-end process, audit, and external stakeholder reporting (banks, investors, suppliers)

• Supporting future funding rounds, new product launches and international growth plans

• Recruiting and developing a small team as the function scales

Why This Role?

• A genuine chance to own the finance agenda in a business with a clear growth plan

• Significant exposure to strategic decision-making and C-suite stakeholders

• Huge opportunity to shape your career-potential route to Finance Director as the business expands

• Innovative, mission-led product range in a booming consumer market

• High degree of autonomy with support from experienced advisors and non-execs

Who We’re Looking For:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with experience in SME or entrepreneurial environments

• Previous experience in FMCG, consumer goods, or stock-led businesses is highly advantageous

• Strong commercial acumen and confidence advising founder-led leadership teams

• Hands-on, adaptable, and excited by the opportunity to build something from scratch

• Strong systems experience; confident implementing tools and processes

This is the perfect role for someone looking to step into a No.1 finance position and truly make their mark on a growing, values-driven FMCG brand.