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Head of Finance - FMCG Startup

London Permanent View Job Description
The Head of Finance will oversee the financial operations of the business, ensuring smooth processes and accurate reporting to support decision-making. Based in London, this role plays a key part in driving financial strategy within the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry.
  • True board level impact in a Finance & Operational leadership role.
  • Help scale a high growth business to a potential exit as #1 in Finance.

About Our Client

An organisation in the FMCG industry, located in London.

Job Description

  • Lead the company's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting activities.
  • Take ownership of overall business performance, including profitability, cash flow and commercial decision-making.
  • Manage and develop finance, operational and cross-functional teams.
  • Oversee supply chain, logistics, procurement and fulfilment activities to ensure efficient delivery and service levels.
  • Build and enhance scalable processes, systems and controls to support growth.
  • Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Partner with senior stakeholders to evaluate growth opportunities, investments and strategic projects.
  • Identify risks and implement solutions to support sustainable business performance.
  • Support supplier and partner relationships, ensuring strong commercial outcomes and operational reliability.



The Successful Applicant

  • Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
  • Exposure to international supply chains and third-party manufacturing relationships.
  • Experience implementing or improving ERP, MRP or business management systems.
  • Previous involvement in acquisitions, fundraising, strategic investment projects or business exit activity.
  • Experience operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment with a large and varied product portfolio.
  • Significant experience in a senior operational, financial or general management leadership position.
  • A strong track record of owning commercial performance, including P&L responsibility.
  • Experience working within a manufacturing, product-based, supply chain-intensive or distribution environment.
  • Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial controls and business planning.
  • Proven ability to lead teams, improve processes and deliver operational efficiencies.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
  • A commercial mindset with the ability to translate data and insight into action.
  • Experience supporting business growth, transformation or scale-up environments.

What's on Offer

  • Salary to be determined based on experience
  • Bonus
  • Potential future equity to be granted, based on commercial impact
  • Hybrid working flexibility
  • Permanent position based in London.



If you're interested in this role, apply now.

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Contact
Isabelle Hansen
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7081517
Phone number
+442072691731

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Director / CFO
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Where
London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Isabelle Hansen
Consultant phone
+442072691731
Job reference
JN-082026-7081517