Group Financial Controller in Birmingham

Birmingham, (Hybrid) | FMCG | Managing a team of 12

We’re recruiting a Group Finance Controller to lead financial control, reporting, and performance management across a multi-site FMCG business. This is a pivotal role, managing a team of 12 finance professionals and partnering closely with the senior leadership team to drive financial excellence, governance, and commercial insight.

The Role

As Group Finance Controller, you will be responsible for:

• Leading and developing a team of 12 across financial control, reporting, and transactional finance
• Owning the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process
• Ensuring strong financial governance, controls, and compliance
• Overseeing group statutory reporting and audit processes
• Driving improvements in financial processes, systems, and controls
• Partnering with senior stakeholders to support commercial decision-making
• Managing cash flow, working capital, and balance sheet integrity
• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning cycles

About You

You will be:

• A qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
• Experienced in FMCG, manufacturing, or a fast-paced multi-site environment
• A confident people leader with experience managing large finance teams
• Strong in financial control, reporting, and process improvement
• Commercially minded with the ability to influence senior stakeholders
• Comfortable operating at Group / Board level

What’s on Offer

• £85,000 per annum
• Company car
• Bonus & strong benefits package
• Opportunity to lead a large finance function in a growing FMCG business