Finance Director

Location: Devon, South West England

Salary: Up to £125,000 + Car + Bonus + LTIP

Role type: Permanent, Full-time, Board-level appointment

We have been retained by a leading South West FMCG manufacturing business to recruit an experienced, commercially focused Finance Director to join its Board and senior leadership team. This pivotal appointment will shape the financial direction of the business, drive sustainable growth, and lead both the Finance and IT functions.

Reporting to the Managing Director, you will play a central role in strategic decision-making and long-term planning, providing financial leadership, robust governance, and strong operational support. This is a hands-on, board-level role for a proven leader who combines strategic thinking with practical delivery.

• Contribute to strategic objectives and long-term planning as a member of the Executive Leadership Team.
• Develop and implement financial strategy to support profitable growth, sustainability, and shareholder value.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial modelling.
• Oversee monthly management accounts, statutory accounts, tax computations, KPI reporting, and performance analysis.
• Maintain strong financial controls, policies, and procedures to protect company assets.
• Strong Business Partnering experience.
• Oversee treasury, cash flow forecasting, working capital, and banking relationships.
• Ensure compliance with statutory, regulatory, tax, and financial reporting obligations.
• Lead, develop, and inspire a high-performing finance team.
• Oversee the IT function, ensuring systems and data are secure, reliable, and efficient.
• Build strong relationships with auditors, banks, lawyers, and other external stakeholders.

• Qualified Accountant – ACA, ACCA, or CIMA.
• Proven Finance Director experience, or significant FC/Head of Finance experience within UK FMCG.
• Prior FMCG experience is essential.
• Strong understanding of UK legislation and financial compliance requirements.
• Board or senior executive experience, or clear readiness for Board responsibility.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical ability and the ability to interpret complex data to support strategic decisions.
• Demonstrable success in business partnering and influencing stakeholders.
• Strong ERP experience.
• Company Secretarial experience

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a market leader with genuine potential for professional growth and development. Excellent package including Car, Bonus and LTIP.