Head of Finance

We’re on the lookout for an experienced Financial Controller / Site Accountant to join a high-performing site leadership team within a leading FMCG business. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to step into a pivotal leadership role where your insights, initiative, and expertise will have a direct impact on performance and strategic direction.

As a key member of the Site Leadership Team, you’ll be the driving force behind delivering accurate, timely, and actionable financial insight that supports operational excellence and drives decision-making across the business.

🔍 What you'll be doing:

• Taking ownership of financial controls, and site-level reporting
• Leading the coordination of month-end and year-end processes within agreed timetables
• Managing the rolling monthly forecast process, highlighting key variances, risks, and opportunities
• Partnering closely with Finance Directors, IT, and other cross-functional teams to design and implement standardised, scalable reporting processes across the European business
• Analysing legacy structures and transitioning the business to a more aligned and streamlined financial reporting approach
• Embedding best-practice controls within systems such as SAP and Innova
• Acting as a strategic voice on site, influencing decisions and leading change initiatives with confidence and clarity
• Promoting a continuous improvement mindset in all aspects of financial reporting and performance measurement

🌟 What you'll bring:

• Proven experience leading an operational finance team within a manufacturing or FMCG environment
• A CIMA or ACCA qualification (essential)
• Confidence working with stakeholders across multiple departments and business units
• A natural curiosity and passion for improvement, always looking for smarter, more effective ways of working
• Experience with SOX (preferred) and a solid understanding of internal control frameworks
• Familiarity with SAP and Innova (or similar platforms)
• A hands-on approach to team development, performance coaching, and leadership
• Ability to set direction, inspire others, and build a high-performing, engaged finance function

🎯 The ideal candidate will:

• Be a strategic thinker who thrives on solving complex problems
• Lead with empathy, clarity, and purpose
• Build strong cross-functional relationships and foster a collaborative culture
• Empower their team to think commercially and drive performance as if it were their own business
• Act as a champion for talent development, recognition, and success across the team

This is more than a numbers role – it's about shaping the future of how finance supports operational excellence in a fast-paced, evolving FMCG environment.

If you’re ready to step into a role where your voice is heard, your ideas make a difference, and your leadership inspires others – we’d love to hear from you.