Financial Controller

A fast-growing international consumer products business with a strong presence across multiple global markets is seeking a Financial Controller to lead financial operations across the UK & Ireland region. The business is known for its innovative product range, strong retail partnerships, and continued expansion across both Retail and e-commerce channels.

This is a senior finance leadership role responsible for overseeing all financial control, reporting, compliance, and performance management across the UK & Ireland business. You will act as a key business partner to commercial, supply chain, and leadership teams, ensuring robust financial governance while supporting growth and operational decision-making.

• Lead all financial control activities across UK & Ireland entities
• Own month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Oversee statutory reporting, audit management, and compliance with UK GAAP/IFRS requirements
• Manage budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning cycles
• Provide insightful financial analysis to support commercial decision-making
• Partner with commercial, sales, and operations teams to drive margin improvement and cost efficiency
• Oversee balance sheet integrity, cash flow management, and working capital optimisation
• Support tax, treasury, and intercompany processes across the region
• Lead and develop a small finance team, ensuring high performance and continuous improvement
• Drive process improvement, systems enhancement, and automation initiatives within finance

• Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA or equivalent)
• Strong experience in a Financial Controller or senior finance role within FMCG, consumer goods, retail, or similar
• Experience working in a multi-entity or international business environment
• Strong technical accounting knowledge (UK GAAP and/or IFRS)
• Commercially minded with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Proven leadership experience managing and developing finance teams
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and a proactive mindset
• Confident communicator with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, growth-focused environment

• Senior leadership role in a growing international business
• High level of autonomy and influence across the UK & Ireland region
• Opportunity to shape financial processes and drive transformation

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