Finance Director

Finance Director – Caldic

Location:

Chesterfield, GB.

Employment Type:

Full‑time (Finance and Sales).

The Finance Director reports directly to the Regional CFO Europe based in the Netherlands, works closely with the Managing Director and is part of the local management team. The role leads the finance and accounting function, provides strategic partnership to the business, and drives financial performance and planning.

• Lead the Finance and Accounting function to optimize the company’s financial performance and strategic position.
• Form close working relationships with the Managing Director, senior managers, regional CFO, and the global finance organization.
• Represent the company in negotiations with key customers and suppliers concerning financial terms, contracts, claims, and disputes.
• Build local leadership presence and develop internal relationships with the central finance team in the European and global HQ.
• Monitor and fully control the financial and liquidity position, managing cash flow, income and expenditure.
• Identify and manage risk across the business.
• Understand stakeholder information requirements and provide timely, accurate reporting.

• Managing a finance organisation in a dynamic environment, preferably in a PE setting.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics.
• Minimum 7 years’ post‑qualification experience, ideally in industrial or manufacturing environments.
• Experience with external banking, insurance, and audit relationships.
• Experience with international financial reporting and tax planning.

Hands‑on, pragmatic, proactive, initiative‑led, strong influencing skills, collaborative leadership style, analytical mindset, curiosity about the business.

We’re a global leader in distribution solutions, serving diverse markets worldwide. Join us to be part of an entrepreneurial, collaborative, and innovation‑driven team.

• Global opportunities with rapid career growth and development.
• An inclusive, diverse, and dynamic work environment.
• The chance to shape the future of specialty ingredient solutions across industries such as food, pharma, personal care, and industrial markets.

Caldic celebrates diversity and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, or any other characteristic.

If you’re ready to take your career to the next level and join a global leader, apply now at Caldic!