Group Financial Controller - #2092999

£90,000–£100,000 + benefits | London (2 days in office) | 6–9 month fixed-term contract (or permanent for the right candidate) | Scaling FMCG brand

This is an opportunity for a Group Financial Controller to join a fast-growth, scale-up FMCG food & beverage business, working in a hybrid role based in London (2 days per week in the office).

You will be joining an internationally renowned B Corp that has experienced significant growth over the past six years, scaling from £4m to £50m turnover. The business is now focused on accelerating international expansion and launching new products across multiple markets.

Reporting directly to the Founder, this is a 6–9 month fixed-term contract due to immediate need, with the potential to become permanent. You will lead a team of 4 and take full ownership of financial controls across three international regions, alongside external and internal reporting, while driving continuous improvement across the finance function.

Responsibilities include:

• Leading and developing a team of 4 qualified and part-qualified accountants
• Ownership of the monthly management accounts and close process, including group consolidation across three international regions
• Leading the year-end audit, acting as the primary point of contact for external auditors
• Maintaining a robust financial control environment, including balance sheet oversight and stock reconciliation
• Managing cash flow forecasting and liquidity across the group to ensure strong financial control and support continued international growth
• Overseeing accounts payable and receivable, including aged debtor and creditor reporting
• Ownership of VAT returns across the UK and Europe, as well as monthly UK payroll
• Driving continuous process and systems improvement across the group, including potential system implementation projects

Skill set required:

• Qualified ACA / ACCA / CIMA / CA accountant
• Strong experience in a stock-based environment (FMCG experience strongly preferred)
• Proven experience leading and developing finance teams
• Demonstrable ownership of financial controls within a business
• Experience working with international entities and group consolidation (highly desirable)
• Background in a fast-growth, scale-up environment preferred
• Strong understanding of finance best practice with the ability to implement and drive change
• Influential communicator, able to partner effectively with senior leadership to support ambitious growth plans

This is an exciting opportunity offering significant exposure to the Founder and senior leadership team during a period of continued international expansion. The business offers a highly collaborative culture where people are central to its success, and the successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.