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Our client, a well-established organisation within the FMCG sector, is seeking a commercially minded Financial Controller to join their finance team based in Huntingdon. The successful candidate will work closely with site leadership to ensure robust financial control, drive performance improvements, and support strategic decision-making.
Job Responsibility:
Produce accurate and timely monthly management accounts for the site
Maintain strong financial controls and ensure compliance with group accounting policies
Manage balance sheet reconciliations and investigate variances
Support the month-end and year-end close processes
Act as a finance partner to site operations, supporting department heads with financial insight
Provide analysis on cost performance, margins, and operational KPIs
Identify opportunities for cost control and operational efficiency
Lead the annual budgeting process for the site
Produce regular forecasts and monitor performance against budget
Analyse variances and provide clear commentary to senior management
Monitor inventory, production costs, and waste analysis
Support pricing, margin analysis, and cost improvement initiatives
Work closely with supply chain and production teams to improve financial visibility
Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and audit requirements
Support both internal and external audits
Assist with statutory reporting requirements where required
Requirements:
Qualified (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
Previous experience in a manufacturing or FMCG environment preferred
Strong experience producing management accounts and financial analysis
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to partner with non-finance stakeholders and influence decision-making
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Advanced Excel and financial systems knowledge
Proactive and commercially focused
Strong attention to detail with a hands-on approach
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced operational environment
What we offer:
Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity to work within a dynamic FMCG environment
Strong exposure to operational and commercial finance
Flexible working arrangement after probation (4 days on-site / 1 day remote)