Job Type:PermanentSalary:£70,000-£80,000 per annum (plus bonus)Location:MalvernHours:Mon-Fri (8.30-5)Your new companyHays Senior Finance are supporting a well-established FMCG business in the Worcestershire area with the recruitment of a Financial Controller on a permanent basis. Our client is a leading supplier of innovative and high-quality food products to major retailers and customers across the UK and internationally.Your new roleAs Financial Controller, you will lead the finance function and provide robust financial oversight, drive process improvements and support strategic decision-making across the business.Key duties:Manage the finance team, ensuring a high performance cultureWeekly and monthly operational reporting and KPI developmentOversee year-end audit and statutory accounts filingMaintain strong financial controls, identifying and implementing improvementsLead on budgeting, forecasting and long-term business planningProvide insight and analysis to key stakeholders to drive commercial decision-makingAd hoc project work as requiredWhat you''ll need to succeedQualified Accountant (ACA preferred but ACCA/CIMA considered)Strong post-qualification experience in a similar leadership role (Financial Controller or equivalent)FMCG/manufacturing backgroundTrack record in developing and delivering effective business partneringCurious mindset with the ability to implement change in a fast-paced environmentExcellent leadership skills with experience of managing multi-discip