Operations Financial Controller – UK
MacGregor Black is working with a multi-site FMCG manufacturing business to appoint a commercially driven Financial Controller to lead UK finance and act as a key partner to senior leadership.
This is a high-impact role with strong visibility, where finance plays a central role in driving performance, influencing decision-making, and supporting growth.
The Role
You will take ownership of the UK finance function, leading a team while working closely with the Finance Director and wider cross-functional stakeholders.
This is a genuinely commercial role where you will go beyond reporting - providing insight, challenge, and direction to support business performance across operations and commercial functions.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and develop financial reporting, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and actionable insight
- Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles across multiple UK site's
- Partner with operations, supply chain, and commercial teams to drive efficiency and margin improvement
- Deliver analysis across customer, product, and brand performance
- Build scenario models to support strategic planning and investment decisions
- Evaluate and track ROI on capital expenditure and improvement initiatives
- Strengthen financial controls, processes, and reporting frameworks
- Lead, develop, and motivate a high-performing finance team
About You
- Qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) with post-qualified experience
- Background in FMCG or manufacturing, ideally within a multi-site environment
- Proven experience leading teams and partnering with senior stakeholders
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and challenge constructively
- Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Advanced Excel and strong ERP/system capability
Why This Role?
- Genuine opportunity to shape performance and influence business outcomes
- High visibility with senior leadership and key decision-makers
- A role that blends strategic thinking with hands-on delivery