Head of Finance

Derby Permanent View Job Description
As a Head Of Finance , you will lead the finance function and provide clear financial direction for day-to-day decisions. You will oversee financial planning and reporting, helping the business maintain strong financial control, minimising cost and driving profitability
  • Site Finance lead role, supporting the Site Director
  • Join a leading FMCG Group in a newly formed Business unit

About Our Client

Leading, privately owned FMCG Group with a new Business unit in Derby

Job Description

This is critical leadership position, a key member of the Site Management team.

You will provide strategic and operational financial leadership for the business unit, ensuring robust financial control, insightful analysis, and effective business partnering to drive profitable growth, cash generation, and long-termvalue creation.

The role is responsible for leading all aspects of finance, supporting commercial and operational decision-making, managing financial risk, and ensuring the delivery of business objectives through a high performing finance team

The Successful Applicant

You should be a qualified (or QBE) accountant.

Significant senior finance leadership experience within a manufacturing, FMCG, food production, or

similar operational environment.

Proven experience leading budgeting, forecasting, financial control, and business partnering activities.

Demonstrable experience influencing senior stakeholders and driving business performance.

Experience managing Finance teams and developing high-performing individuals.

Track record of driving cash flow improvements, profitability enhancement, and operational efficiencies.

What's on Offer

  • Salary of £80,000 to £90,000, dependent on level of experience.
  • Bonus.
  • Generous annual leave and pension scheme
  • Unrivalled onward career progression within a National, Multi site Group



Contact
Neil Mantle
Quote job ref
JN-112026-7144655
Phone number
+44 115 9349607

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Financial Controller
Sector
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Where
Derby
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Neil Mantle
Consultant phone
+44 115 9349607
Job reference
JN-112026-7144655