Financial Controller

Alexander Daniels are currently recruiting for a Financial Controller on behalf a well-established, values-led FMCH business in Leicester. Reporting to the CFO, you’ll be a senior figure within the finance leadership team – championing consistency, robust governance, and high-quality reporting across the division. Your remit will span financial control, capital and cashflow management, and leading a team of finance professionals.

You’ll act as the senior finance point of contact across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring accuracy, insight, and challenge are embedded into the day-to-day operations.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Leading financial governance across P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow

• Managing month-end close processes and balance sheet reconciliations

• Driving improvements in working capital and cashflow across the division

• Overseeing internal and external audit processes and ensuring compliance with Group accounting standards

• Leading Monthly Business Review (MBR) reporting and providing financial visibility across all sites

• Overseeing capital project governance and fixed asset reporting

• Managing and developing a team of qualified accountants and project finance specialists

The Ideal Candidate:

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with post-qualification experience

• Background in a senior finance role within FMCG, food manufacturing, or a multi-site environment

• Strong understanding of financial control, audit, and cashflow management

• Experience with capital governance and leading cross-site reporting processes

• Excellent leadership and communication skills with a collaborative, hands-on approach

You’ll be joining a business where integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement are part of everyday life. The culture values inclusion, accountability, and the kind of team spirit that drives long-term success.

The salary on offer is circa £80,000 plus benefits including;

• Enhanced pension scheme
• Private health scheme
• Employee discount scheme
• Annual pay reviews
• Profit related pay
• Training and growth opportunities