Financial Controller

My client, a fast-growing European FMCG business, are looking to recruit a commercial savvy, technically strong Financial Controller to join their brand new office in Manchester.

This pivotal role will support both manufacturing and commercial operations, and is perfect for someone who thrives on ensuring financial integrity, driving process improvements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver outstanding results.

The successful candidate will play a key part in maintaining robust financial controls, overseeing compliance, and providing valuable insights that support strategic decision-making across the business.

With a focus on continuous improvement and transformation, this position offers the chance to make a real impact while working alongside knowledgeable colleagues in a supportive environment.

What you'll do:

Maintain a strong internal control environment across all aspects of manufacturing and commercial finance, ensuring strict adherence to company policies as well as accounting standards such as IFRS or UK GAAP.

Ensure full compliance with statutory, regulatory, and corporate governance requirements by leading initiatives that strengthen financial controls and mitigate risk.

Oversee documentation and rigorous testing of financial controls to enhance governance processes throughout the organisation.

Own and manage comprehensive month-end and year-end close processes, guaranteeing timely and accurate reporting for senior stakeholders.

Review and approve journal entries, accruals, prepayments, intercompany transactions, and ensure the completeness of financial data within ERP systems.

Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors by coordinating audit planning, execution, deliverables, and managing queries efficiently.

Support statutory reporting requirements by preparing audit schedules and supporting documentation for both manufacturing and commercial areas.

Partner closely with Supply Chain and Operations teams to oversee inventory accounting processes including valuation, provisions, write-offs, reconciliations, cycle counts, and physical inventory checks.

Maintain full ownership of balance sheet integrity by reviewing reconciliations across key accounts such as inventory, accruals, provisions, fixed assets, resolving aged items promptly.

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