Head of Finance

Pursuit Recruitment Ltd • TRAFFIC • England, Not Specified, United Kingdom • 13h ago

Overview

Head of Finance

Salary: Hybrid Competitive + 15% non-contractual bonus + Car of £7,000 + comprehensive benefits package

Work Pattern: Monday - Friday. 37.5 working hours per week, total 8.5 hours per day, between hours of 7.30am - 18.00pm

Overall purpose of job

The Head of Finance is a pivotal leadership role within our client's organisation. Reporting to the UK Executive Team and with matrix reporting to the Group Finance function in Europe, you will lead a team of 17 finance professionals and play a critical role in driving business performance, ensuring compliance, and enabling strategic decision-making.

This position demands exceptional strategic vision combined with operational expertise, offering the opportunity to make a significant impact on our £0.4bn UK business. You will partner closely with operational leaders across multiple business units to drive profitability while maintaining robust financial governance.

The ideal candidate will bring strategic financial leadership experience from within FMCG or a comparable industry environment. You must demonstrate a track record of building high-performing teams and driving business value through financial insights and commercial acumen.

Key areas of responsibility

Strategic Financial Leadership
Partner with UK Executive Team to develop and execute financial strategies aligned with global business objectives
Provide critical financial insights and decision support to drive business performance
Lead strategic projects including potential acquisitions, business integrations, and major capital investments
Identify and implement synergies across UK business units to maximise operational efficiency
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations

Financial Management & Reporting
Oversee all financial operations for UK entities with combined turnover of circa £0.4bn
Ensure timely, accurate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting to both UK leadership and Group headquarters
Maintain rigorous financial controls and governance frameworks
Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes
Manage relationships with external auditors to deliver consistently clean audit outcomes
Oversee tax planning and compliance, working with specialist advisors to optimise the Group's tax position
Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards including FRS101, FRS102, and IFRS

Commercial & Business Partnering
Act as key financial partner to business unit Managing Directors
Provide sophisticated financial analysis to support strategic decision-making
Challenge commercial assumptions and ensure robust business cases for investments
Identify profit maximisation opportunities and develop strategies to action
Present financial performance and insights to senior stakeholders at local and Group level

Risk Management & Governance
Ensure robust Internal Control Framework for Financial Reporting (ICFR)
Develop and maintain effective risk management strategies
Lead the ongoing enhancement of financial policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements and Group policies
Maintain oversight of cash management and working capital optimisation

Systems & Process Innovation
Partner with IT to drive digital transformation within finance operations
Lead the evaluation and implementation of finance technology solutions
Develop enhanced management information systems and reporting tools
Champion process automation and efficiency improvements
Design and implement data analytics capabilities to provide deeper business insights

Person specification and experience required

Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 10+ years post-qualification experience
Minimum 10 years in a senior finance leadership role
Experience within an SME background an advantage due to the businesses operating as stand-alone units
Proven track record of leading and developing finance teams of 10+ people
Experience working in a matrix structure within a multinational organisation
Demonstrable success in business partnering with commercial operations
Experience managing financial integrations and change projects
Strong background in financial reporting, planning and analysis
Experience with ERP systems implementation or optimisation (JDE experience advantageous)
Distinct advantage if you have previous FMCG industry experience; or worked within another Manufacturing company.

Technical Skills

Expert knowledge of UK accounting standards and IFRS
Advanced Excel and financial modelling capabilities
Strong understanding of tax legislation and treasury management
Experience with business intelligence tools and data visualisation
Working knowledge of modern finance technologies and automation tools
Familiarity with internal controls frameworks and risk management

Additional benefits

Car allowance £7,000
Annual holiday allowance 25 days. After 4 years completed service, it will increase to 26 days and after 5 years completed service it will increase to 28 days.
Employees will be given the opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days holiday per holiday.
Pension: Group personal pension, company contribution of 4%.
Life Cover: 3 x your salary in the event of your death to your nominated beneficiary
Medical plan

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