Sphere Digital Recruitment
£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.
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