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Alexander Daniels are currently recruiting for a Financial Controller on behalf a well-established, values-led FMCH business in Leicester. Reporting to the CFO, you’ll be a senior figure within the finance leadership team – championing consistency, robust governance, and high-quality reporting across the division. Your remit will span financial control, capital and cashflow management, and leading a team of finance professionals.
You’ll act as the senior finance point of contact across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring accuracy, insight, and challenge are embedded into the day-to-day operations.
Key Responsibilities Include:
* Leading financial governance across P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow
* Managing month-end close processes and balance sheet reconciliations
* Driving improvements in working capital and cashflow across the division
* Overseeing internal and external audit processes and ensuring compliance with Group accounting standards
* Leading Monthly Business Review (MBR) reporting and providing financial visibility across all sites
* Overseeing capital project governance and fixed asset reporting
* Managing and developing a team of qualified accountants and project finance specialists
The Ideal Candidate:
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with post-qualification experience
* Background in a senior finance role within FMCG, food manufacturing, or a multi-site environment
* Strong understanding of financial control, audit, and cashflow management
* Experience with capital governance and leading cross-site reporting processes
* Excellent leadership and communication skills with a collaborative, hands-on approach
You’ll be joining a business where integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement are part of everyday life. The culture values inclusion, accountability, and the kind of team spirit that drives long-term success.
The salary on offer is circa £80,000 plus benefits including;
* Enhanced pension scheme
* Annual pay reviews
* Profit related pay
* Training and growth opportunities
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries
Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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