Head of Finance

North West London Permanent £75,000 - £85,000 per year View Job Description
A superb Head of Finance role has arisen in the fascinating FMCG brand in Park Royal.
  • High growth consumer SME
  • C-Suite exposure

About Our Client

Michael Page Finance are delighted to be the exclusive recruitment partner of a high growth, consumer brand based in North West London.

The company is a well-known player in the vertical they operate in. With a variety of products within their portfolio, the brand has built a reputation on convenience and ease of use.

With a turnover of £30m, their brand has carved out a synonymous position with the product culture and is the go to within the market.

They are looking to hire a new Head of Finance position.

Job Description

The Head of Finance will report in to the CFO and be responsible for:

Financial Strategy & Planning:

  • Develop financial strategies that align with the organisation's long-term international growth objectives. Treasury management - conducting analysis of foreign currency trader rates and recommending tailored hedging solutions.
  • Conduct market research and analyse global financial trends to provide strategic recommendations to the



CFOAccounting & Financial Reporting:

  • Oversight and support with the preparation of accurate and timely monthly/quarterly accounts and tax filings together annual financial statements and reports, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., IFRS or UK GAAP).
  • Manage the year-end process and coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors across various jurisdictions.
  • Ensure all financial and statutory reporting requirements are met for all international entities.



Budgeting & Financial Management:

  • Develop and control the company's annual operating budget and ongoing forecasting processes.
  • Monitor cash flow and ensure appropriate treasury controls are in place, managing payment runs across multiple countries and currencies.
  • Implement cost reduction strategies and provide commercial analysis (e.g., margin, pricing analysis) to support decision-making.



Risk Management & Compliance:

  • Identify and mitigate financial risks, including exchange rate fluctuations and compliance with diverse international tax laws and regulations.
  • Develop and implement internal audit programmes, policies, and procedures to ensure robust financial management and control within the company.
  • Prevent and manage fraud and corruption by setting up preventive and monitoring mechanisms.



Leadership & Team Management:

  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, including managing finance managers
  • Reporting to CFO to drive commercial performance and achieve objectives.
  • Communicate complex financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders .

The Successful Applicant

The successful Head of Finance will ideally be:

  • A fully qualified accountant (ACA/CIMA/ACCA)
  • Demonstrable experience in a similar role in another international business (Multi-currency)
  • Demonstrable controls and leadership skills
  • Strong business partnering skills with the ability to influence at all levels
  • ERP systems exposure
  • Transformation experience

What's on Offer

The Head of Finance position comes with a competitive base salary of £80,000-£85,000, 10-20% performance related bonus and package.

This is an office base role with some flexibility. North West London, Acton, Harrow

FMCG

Contact
Richard Tonkin
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6954269
Phone number
+44 208 987 2841

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
North West London
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Richard Tonkin
Consultant phone
+44 208 987 2841
Job reference
JN-022026-6954269