Financial Controller
Location: Heathrow, London (site based)
Sector: Manufacturing (food)
Employment Type: Full-time, permanent
Package: £60,000 - £80,000
Fairmont Crest Consulting has been exclusively retained to appoint a Financial Controller for a fast-growing food manufacturing business. As a specialist recruiter in senior and executive appointments, Fairmont Crest partners with organisations seeking high-calibre leadership talent to drive performance and transformation.
Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and fully qualified Financial Controller to take charge of the day-to-day financial operations within a thriving and ambitious manufacturing company. The role is well suited to someone who is already operating confidently at FC or Senior Finance Manager role and eager to progress into senior leadership as the organisation continues to scale.
Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you’ll play a key part in strengthening financial controls, improving processes, and delivering high-quality financial insight that supports operational and strategic decision-making. This is a hands-on role, and applicants must be comfortable with working in an SME entrepreneurial, ambitious business with a growth mindset.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead all financial operations including month-end, statutory reporting, compliance, and forecasting.
* Manage transactional finance covering AP/AR, payroll, VAT and general ledger activity.
* Produce accurate, timely management accounts and financial statements.
* Develop and enhance financial processes, systems, controls, and reporting frameworks.
* Support budgeting cycles, cost control initiatives, and financial planning.
* Partner with operational and departmental leaders to provide insight and challenge.
* Ensure adherence to audit requirements and regulatory standards.
* Liaising with key stakeholders (auditors, banks) and managing these relationships on an ongoing basis.
* Contribute to wider strategic planning and business growth initiatives.
Requirements
* Fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA).
* Demonstrated experience as a Financial Controller in food manufacturing (ideally) or other manufacturing/production environment.
* Strong leadership capability with the confidence to influence stakeholders at all levels.
* Excellent technical accounting expertise and rigorous attention to detail.
* Drive and ambition to progress into broader senior leadership roles.
Benefits
* Competitive senor level remuneration package.
* Clear career progression within a business experiencing sustained high growth. Opportunity for career development in a fast-growing business with the scope and opportunity to advance to the more senior role of Finance Director as the business grows