Location: SW London (Twickenham)
Contract Type: Permanent / Hybrid
Salary: £70,000 - £75,000
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We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager / Financial Controller to lead the finance function for our Manufacturing client ensuring the company's financial health, compliance, and strategic planning. The role will involve oversight of accounting, reporting, budgeting, and financial analysis, as well as providing leadership and guidance to a growing finance team.
Finance Manager / Financial Controller Position Overview
As Finance Manager, you'll take ownership of all accounting operations and financial reporting for this growing organisation. You'll prepare accurate financial statements and management reports that drive strategic decision-making at executive level. This role combines hands-on accounting expertise with leadership responsibility - you'll manage and develop the finance team whilst identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiency. Your financial insight will directly shape how the business performs and grows.
Company Overview
Our client is an international FMCG brand recognised for creating premium products with high perceived value. Operating across six continents, they've built a strong track record of brand development and market presence. The company fosters a collaborative culture centred on developing and mentoring its finance team, offering employees exposure to cross-functional business operations and strategic decision-making. They're committed to supporting career progression and creating an environment where finance professionals can learn, grow, and lead.
Finance Manager / Financial Controller Responsibilities
- Oversee general ledger, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, and month-end and year-end close processes
- Prepare and present timely financial statements, management reports, and key performance indicators to the executive team
- Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, and internal reporting requirements
- Analyse financial data to provide insight and support commercial decision-making
- Monitor cash flow, working capital, and financial risk, implementing necessary controls
- Manage, mentor, and develop the accounting and finance team
- Identify and implement process improvements and best practices in financial management
- Support external audits, tax filings, and other financial requirements
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or international equivalent)
- Background in consumer goods / manufacturing / FMCG
- Strong technical accounting, controls and audit-facing experience
- Confident with AP/AR leadership, working capital levers and credit control
- Competitive salary package
- Career development and learning opportunities
- Mentorship and support to develop your finance team
- 33 days annual leave
- Private healthcare
- Annual bonus circa 10%
- Hybrid - 3 days in their office, 2 days from home
If you're looking to advance your career and have the skills and experience to succeed in this Finance Manager role, please send your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to us. In your application, tell us about a time you've successfully led process improvements or developed a finance team - we'd like to understand what motivates you in this type of role.