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Date Added: Thu 15/05/2025

Financial Controller

St. Albans, UK
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Company: ACCOUNTANCY ACTION

Job Type: Permanent, FullTime

Salary: £65,000 - £75,000 per annum

We’re working with a fast-growing, FMCG business looking for a commercially savvy and hands-on Financial Controller to join their UK finance team on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

This role offers the chance to work in a vibrant and values-driven business that blends operational excellence with a fun, purpose-led culture. You'll take ownership of the financials for a key UK business unit, working closely with senior leadership to support reporting, planning, and profitability.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead monthly close processes, including journals, accruals, and reporting

  • Full ownership of the P&L and Balance Sheet for a business unit

  • Deliver accurate and insightful financial reporting to internal stakeholders

  • Support budgeting and forecasting processes across commercial and operational functions

  • Perform margin, cost, and yield analysis to support strategic decisions

  • Partner with the Managing Director and wider leadership team to challenge and support financial performance

  • Be a key contact for audit preparation and queries

  • Contribute to wider group reporting, system testing, and cross-business projects

  • Build financial models and tools in Excel to improve visibility and decision-making

About You:
  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)

  • Strong experience in financial control, management reporting, and budgeting

  • Commercially aware with a proactive approach to business partnering

  • Confident handling month-end close and presenting financial results

  • Comfortable with data analysis and building reporting tools in Excel

  • Experience working in FMCG, manufacturing, retail

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