Financial Controller

• £60,000-£70,000 + Package
• London
• 

Position: Financial Controller

Location: London | 4 days in the office

Package: £60,000-£70,000 + Package

Lime Talent is proud to be partnering with a dynamic and rapidly growing FMCG brand that’s redefining the health and wellness space. With innovation at its core and a clear mission to make a difference, this is a unique opportunity for an ambitious Financial Controller to play a key role in shaping the future of a thriving consumer brand.

The role:

As Financial Controller, you’ll be at the heart of financial strategy—leading on forecasting, reporting, and business partnering. Your insights will drive key decisions and influence the long-term success of the business. This is a hands-on role with significant exposure to the leadership team and a real chance to make your mark.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end accounting processes, ensuring timely and accurate monthly reports, management accounts, and variance analysis.
• Build and enhance robust financial models to support long-term forecasting, budgeting, and strategic planning.
• Oversee monthly balance sheet reconciliations and maintain the accuracy and integrity of financial data.
• Manage working capital effectively, including cash flow forecasting, capex planning, and liquidity oversight.
• Strengthen financial controls and processes, identifying opportunities to drive efficiency and mitigate risk.
• Analyse cost drivers to highlight opportunities for savings and performance optimisation.
• Act as a true business partner—delivering financial insight to inform commercial and operational decisions.
• Coordinate annual budgeting processes in line with business objectives.
• Support year-end audits and liaise with external auditors.
• Provide analytical input for commercial deals and investment decisions.
• Work closely with the leadership team to prepare impactful reports and presentations for investors.

Requirements:

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or close to qualifying)—CIMA preferred.
• Previous experience as a Financial Controller or in a senior finance role within a fast-paced SME, ideally in the FMCG or consumer goods sector. Alternatively, you may come from a financial consultancy background working with FMCG clients and looking for your first in-house move.
• Strong financial modelling and forecasting skills, paired with solid management accounting experience.
• Advanced Excel proficiency with an eye for detail and data-driven insight.
• Highly analytical with a problem-solving mindset and excellent commercial acumen.
• Able to manage competing priorities and thrive in a dynamic, scale-up environment.
• Clear communicator with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proactive, collaborative, and comfortable working cross-functionally to support wider business goals.