At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial operations and reporting for a fast-growing, multi-channel business.
- Company: Join MyCookieDough, an innovative company in retail and manufacturing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and the chance to shape company growth.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth in a founder-led business.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic environment and influence future success.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with strong finance management experience.
The predicted salary is between 80000 - 90000 £ per year.
MyCookieDough is entering an exciting new phase of growth across retail, manufacturing, wholesale and international expansion. We are looking for a commercially minded Financial Controller to help strengthen the financial foundations of the business as we scale. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and wants to play a key role in shaping the future of a growing multi-channel business.
Key Responsibilities
- Ownership of monthly management accounts and financial reporting
- Cash flow forecasting and working capital management
- Budgeting, forecasting and commercial analysis
- Margin, cost and profitability reporting across multiple business areas
- Developing KPI dashboards and performance reporting
- Improving financial controls, processes and systems
- Supporting operational teams with financial insight and decision-making
- Managing relationships with external accountants, payroll and advisors
- Supporting investor, banking and funding reporting requirements
The Role
You will take ownership of the group finance function, ensuring accurate reporting, strong financial control, improved visibility of performance, and better decision-making across the business. You’ll work closely with the founders and leadership team, supporting both day-to-day financial operations and longer-term strategic growth.
What We’re Looking For
- Qualified accountant or strong qualified-by-experience background
- Previous experience as a Financial Controller, Finance Manager or similar senior finance role
- Strong commercial and analytical mindset
- Excellent management accounts and forecasting experience
- Comfortable operating in a growing SME or scale-up environment
- Hands-on, proactive and solutions-focused
- Strong Excel and financial modelling capability
- Able to work closely with founders and senior leadership teams
Highly Desirable
- Experience within hospitality, retail, manufacturing, FMCG or multi-site businesses
- Experience with stock, product costing or operational finance
- Experience working across multiple entities or revenue streams
The Person
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Commercially sharp and detail-oriented
- Organised, structured and process-driven
- Calm under pressure and able to prioritise effectively
- Collaborative, but confident in challenging where needed
- Ambitious and excited by growth
- Comfortable rolling up their sleeves in a scale-up environment
Why Join Us
This is an opportunity to join a fast-growing founder-led business at a pivotal stage of growth, where you can genuinely influence the future direction of the company and help build scalable financial foundations for the next chapter.
Financial Controller (Hybrid-flexible) in Bath employer: My Cookie Dough
My Cookie Dough is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters teamwork and innovation across its locations in Cardiff, Bath, and Camden. Employees benefit from hands-on leadership, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on customer experiences while enjoying the dynamic atmosphere of a growing brand in a thriving region.
