Finance Controller - FMCG | Maidenhead | Up to £70,000 Bonus Location: Maidenhead, Berkshire Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum Bonus Industry: FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) Job Type: Permanent The Company: Our client, a leading FMCG company based in Maidenhead, is seeking an experienced and dynamic Finance Controller to join their growing finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified finance professional to take ownership of financial management for a fast-paced business and play a key role in supporting senior leadership to drive business performance. The Role: As Finance Controller, you will have responsibility for managing the full financial control function, providing critical insight into the company's financial performance, and driving key financial decisions across the organisation. Reporting directly to the Finance Director, you will lead a small team while ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. Key responsibilities include: Overseeing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting, ensuring compliance with UK GAAP and other accounting standards. Managing the preparation of financial statements and ensuring clarity, accuracy, and timeliness in delivery. Leading budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis processes to support the business in meeting its financial targets. Managing cash flow, working capital, and capital expenditure, providing strategic recommendations for improvement. Overseeing tax compliance and liaising with auditors during year-end audits. Ensuring effective financial controls are in place, reviewing processes, and driving efficiencies. Providing business partnering support to senior leadership and other functional teams, offering financial insight to drive profitability and cost savings. Leading, mentoring, and developing a small finance team to ensure a high-performing and collaborative culture. The Candidate: Our client is looking for a commercially-minded, qualified finance professional who has previous experience in a financial control or management accounting role, ideally within an FMCG environment. The ideal candidate will have: ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, with strong technical accounting knowledge. Significant experience in a similar role, ideally within an FMCG, retail, or manufacturing business. Expertise in financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, with the ability to present financial information to non-financial stakeholders. Strong leadership skills, with previous experience managing or mentoring finance teams. High-level proficiency in Excel, with experience of ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle). Excellent communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams. A proactive, problem-solving mindset, with the ability to implement improvements and drive change. Why This Opportunity? Competitive salary of up to £70,000 plus an attractive bonus structure. The chance to work for a fast-growing and innovative FMCG business with a strong market presence. A role that offers autonomy, responsibility, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the company's financial performance. Supportive, friendly, and dynamic working environment. Excellent career development and progression opportunities. Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: roberthalf.com/gb/en/privacy-notice Security alert: scammers are currently targeting jobseekers. Robert Half do not ask candidates for a fee or request candidates to send applications through instant messaging services such as WhatsApp or Telegram. Learn how to protect yourself by visiting our website: roberthalf.com/gb/en/how-spot-recruitment-scams-and-protect-yourself