This FMCG business is at a point where growth needs to be matched by stronger structure, sharper reporting, and finance leadership that can keep pace with operational demands. With increasing complexity across trading performance, cost control, and planning cycles, the organisation is seeking a Finance Director to lead core finance delivery and support strategic priorities as the business continues to develop.
The Role
Reporting to the Group CFO, the Finance Director will take ownership of day-to-day finance operations, month-end delivery, and the reporting framework that supports decision-making. The role combines hands-on leadership with a clear improvement agenda, working closely with senior stakeholders across commercial and operational teams to strengthen budgeting, forecasting, and reporting quality.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, develop, and mentor the finance team, ensuring timely month-end reporting and strong control standards

* Oversee financial reporting structures and general ledger management to support accurate analysis

* Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring consistent reporting discipline

* Work closely with sales, marketing, and operations to support budgeting, forecasting, and planning activity

* Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reporting accuracy

* Provide technical guidance on complex or non-routine accounting matters

* Drive the adoption of improved systems, tools, and reporting processes to enhance productivity

* Support training and development across the finance team, building a culture of continuous improvement

* Partner with senior leadership on strategic projects designed to improve performance

Candidate Profile
* ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified (or equivalent) with senior finance leadership experience

* Sector exposure within FMCG is advantageous

* Strong leadership and communication skills, able to develop teams and drive accountability

* Confident operating across finance systems and reporting tools, with strong technical accounting knowledge

* Detail-focused, analytical, and committed to strong control and compliance

* Audit experience would be beneficial