Finance Controller
Posted 3 days ago by Vivid Resourcing Ltd
£550 Per day
Outside
Hybrid
Leicester, City of Leicester
Summary: The role of Interim Finance Director/Financial Controller is focused on providing financial leadership within a fast-paced FMCG business in the food and beverage sector. The position requires a hands-on approach to finance, emphasizing commercial insight and strategic decision-making. The successful candidate will lead the finance function and drive process improvements while managing budgeting and forecasting. This role is based in Leicester with a requirement for on-site presence 2-3 days a week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee the finance function, ensuring accurate and timely reporting
- Provide commercial insight to support strategic decision-making
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow
- Partner with senior stakeholders across the business
- Drive process improvements and financial controls
Key Skills:
- Proven experience as an FD or FC within FMCG, ideally food and beverage
- 3-4 different stints at different businesses
- Strong commercial acumen and hands-on approach
- Ability to start on 11th March
- Comfortable working 2–3 days per week on-site in Leicester
Salary (Rate): £550/day
City: Leicester
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Senior
Industry: Finance
Interim Finance Director / Financial Controller – FMCG (Food & Beverage)
Location: Leicester (2–3 days on-site)
Start Date: 11th May
Day Rate: Negotiable outside IR35
We are seeking an experienced Interim Finance Director or Financial Controller to support a fast-paced FMCG business within the food and beverage sector.
This is a hands-on role requiring a commercially focused finance leader who can quickly add value in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and oversee the finance function, ensuring accurate and timely reporting
- Provide commercial insight to support strategic decision-making
- Manage budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow
- Partner with senior stakeholders across the business
- Drive process improvements and financial controls
Requirements:
- Proven experience as an FD or FC within FMCG, ideally food and beverage 3-4 different stints at different businesses
- Strong commercial acumen and hands-on approach
- Ability to start on 11th March
- Comfortable working 2–3 days per week on-site in Leicester
Details:
- Contract / interim opportunity
- Day rate flexible depending on experience