Head of Finance

Location: St. Albans

Head of Finance

Location:

Maidstone, Kent Salary: £70,000 - £80,000 per annum  benefits Sector: FMCG Are you a commercially focused finance leader looking for an opportunity to make a genuine impact within a fast-paced and growing business? We are recruiting for a Head of Finance to join an established FMCG organisation based in Maidstone . This is a senior leadership position where you will take ownership of the finance function while working closely with the senior management team to drive performance, improve profitability and support the continued growth of the business.

The Role As Head of Finance, you will lead the finance function and provide high-quality financial and commercial insight across the business. Key responsibilities will include:
Taking overall responsibility for the day-to-day management of the finance function Leading, developing and mentoring the finance team Producing and presenting accurate monthly management accounts and board reporting Leading the annual budgeting and forecasting processes Providing commercial analysis and insight to the senior leadership team Monitoring and challenging business performance against budgets and forecasts Analysing margins, product profitability, pricing and costs Working closely with operational and commercial teams to improve profitability Managing cash flow, working capital and financial planning Developing KPIs and management information to improve visibility of business performance Identifying opportunities for process improvements, efficiencies and cost savings Ensuring appropriate financial controls, procedures and governance are maintained Managing year-end requirements and relationships with auditors and external advisers Supporting strategic projects, investment decisions and future growth plans Driving improvements in finance systems, reporting and processes About You We are looking for a commercially minded finance professional who can combine strong financial control with the ability to influence the wider business.

Ideally, you will:
Be a qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) Have experience working within FMCG, manufacturing, food & beverage, distribution or another fast-paced product-led environment Have operated at Head of Finance, Financial Controller or similar senior finance level Have strong management accounting, budgeting and forecasting experience Understand margin analysis, costing, stock, working capital and commercial performance Be confident partnering with non-finance stakeholders Have experience managing and developing a finance team Be comfortable challenging existing processes and driving improvements Have a proactive, hands-on approach while being capable of operating strategically Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious finance professional to take on a highly visible position within an established business. You will have the opportunity to shape the finance function, influence commercial decision-making and work closely with senior leadership , making this an ideal role for someone looking to take the next step in their career. If you are an experienced finance professional with a background in FMCG or another fast-paced, product-led environment and would like to find out more, please apply or get in touch for a confidential discussion.