UK Financial Controller

Sheridan Maine is partnering with a branded FMCG business that is part of a global group to recruit a UK Financial Controller based at their central London offices. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic organisation in a pivotal role, reporting directly to the Group Financial Controller. This position offers a hybrid work pattern (2 days office / 2 days home), providing flexibility alongside a collaborative and high-performing finance team.

Key Responsibilities of the UK Financial Controller will include:

• Lead the Financial Reporting team, ensuring the quality and timely production of internal and external reporting.
• Manage the external audit process as the key audit contact.
• Own the end-to-end financial reporting process, including management accounts, group reporting and statutory accounts.
• Streamline accounting processes, financial controls and systems to drive efficiencies.
• Work with the Commercial Finance team to ensure accurate brand financial reporting.
• Develop a high-performance team by providing leadership, support and mentoring.

Key requirements for the UK Financial Controller:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with up-to-date technical accounting skills
• Proven experience in a similar Financial Controller role, ideally within an international, multi-entity organisation.
• Demonstrable experience of managing and developing teams.
• Strong process improvement mindset.
• SAP S4 experience preferable.

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid working model (central London office).
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

If you are an initiative taking, technically strong finance professional looking to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

You are required to be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

Due to the high volume of applications, it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within five days, please assume that on this occasion your application has not been successful.