Interim Group Financial Controller
Posted 1 week ago by Communicate Recruitment Solutions
£130,000 Per year
Undetermined
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: An accomplished Interim Group Financial Controller is sought for a 12-month contract with a high-profile FMCG business. This role involves providing financial oversight and driving commercial performance while supporting strategic initiatives. The position requires collaboration with the CFO and executive board to ensure strong financial leadership during a critical period. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the FMCG sector and proven senior leadership experience.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the finance function across reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning
- Partner with commercial and operational teams to provide insight and drive performance
- Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements and listed company obligations
- Support the delivery of transformation projects and process improvements
- Provide clear, actionable financial insight to the board and senior stakeholders
- Act as a trusted advisor during year-end, audit, and investor relations processes
Key Skills:
- Qualified accountant (ACA) with proven senior leadership experience
- Strong background within the FMCG sector, ideally with listed business exposure
- Commercially focused, with a strong grasp of financial strategy and business partnering
- Experience leading teams through change or transformation programmes
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
Salary (Rate): £130,000.00 yearly
City: London Area
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an accomplished Interim Group Financial Controller to join a high-profile, listed FMCG business on a 12-month contract. This role offers a unique chance to make a tangible impact within a dynamic and fast-paced environment, supporting strategic initiatives and ensuring strong financial leadership during a critical period.
The Role
As Interim Group Financial Controller, you will be a key member of the leadership team, working closely with the CFO and wider executive board. You’ll be responsible for providing robust financial oversight, driving commercial performance, and supporting the delivery of key transformation and operational initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the finance function across reporting, forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning
- Partner with commercial and operational teams to provide insight and drive performance
- Ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements and listed company obligations
- Support the delivery of transformation projects and process improvements
- Provide clear, actionable financial insight to the board and senior stakeholders
- Act as a trusted advisor during year-end, audit, and investor relations processes
The Ideal Candidate
Qualified accountant (ACA) with proven senior leadership experience
Strong background within the FMCG sector, ideally with listed business exposure
Commercially focused, with a strong grasp of financial strategy and business partnering
Experience leading teams through change or transformation programmes
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills