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Lime Talent is proud to be partnering with a dynamic and rapidly growing FMCG brand that’s redefining the health and wellness space. With innovation at its core and a clear mission to make a difference, this is a unique opportunity for an ambitious Financial Controller to play a key role in shaping the future of a thriving consumer brand.
The role:
As Financial Controller, youll be at the heart of financial strategy—leading on forecasting, reporting, and business partnering. Your insights will drive key decisions and influence the long-term success of the business. This is a hands-on role with significant exposure to the leadership team and a real chance to make your mark.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead end-to-end accounting processes, ensuring timely and accurate monthly reports, management accounts, and variance analysis.
* Build and enhance robust financial models to support long-term forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning.
* Oversee monthly balance sheet reconciliations and maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
* Manage working capital effectively, including cash flow forecasting, capex planning, and liquidity oversight.
* Strengthen financial controls and processes, identifying opportunities to drive efficiency and mitigate risk.
* Analyse cost drivers to highlight opportunities for savings and performance optimisation.
* Act as a true business partner—delivering financial insight to inform commercial and operational decisions.
* Coordinate annual budgeting processes in line with business objectives.
* Support year-end audits and liaise with external auditors.
* Provide analytical input for commercial deals and investment decisions.
* Work closely with the leadership team to prepare impactful reports and presentations for investors.
Requirements:
* ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or close to qualifying)—CIMA preferred.
* Previous experience as a Financial Controller or in a senior finance role within a fast-paced SME, ideally in the FMCG or consumer goods sector. Alternatively, you may come from a financial consultancy background working with FMCG clients and looking for your first in-house move.
* Strong financial modelling and forecasting skills, paired with solid management accounting experience.
* Advanced Excel proficiency with an eye for detail and data-driven insight.
* Highly analytical with a problem-solving mindset and excellent commercial acumen.
* Able to manage competing priorities and thrive in a dynamic, scale-up environment.
* Clear communicator with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
* Proactive, collaborative, and comfortable working cross-functionally to support wider business goals.
We are committed to creating diverse and inclusive workplaces, and we encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that a variety of viewpoints fosters innovation and strengthens teams. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.
Lime Talent is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.
Lime Talent is a recruitment agency specialising in the consumer goods industry. To view a broader selection of our current vacancies, go to www.limetalentgroup.com
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries
Manufacturing, Consumer Services, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing
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