ARK Finance Mgr - Mancs2

Jobs2Web; Manchester; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

XYZ Inc, a leading FMCG manufacturer, is seeking a Finance Director to lead the finance function across reporting, planning, FP&A, treasury, tax and audit.

Reporting to the CEO, you will partner with the Board on strategic capital allocation, budgeting, and M&A, while driving cash flow and multi-site governance.

Candidates should be ACA/ACCA/CIMA with 15+ years' experience, strong leadership, and a track record at board level.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with 15+ years post-qualification experience.
• Significant senior finance leadership experience in FMCG/manufacturing/consumer goods.
• Proven board-level partnering and strategic influence.
• Experience managing P&L of £200m+ across multi-site operations.
• Experience across finance functions in multiple geographies.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• ERP implementation or transformation experience.
• Exposure to private equity or listed company environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full finance function across financial reporting, management accounting, FP&A, treasury, tax, and audit.
• Partner with CEO and Board to shape strategy, capital allocation, and M&A activity.
• Own annual budgeting and long-range planning for all business units.
• Deliver timely, accurate financial reporting to Board, investors, and lenders.
• Drive working capital optimization and cash flow management across the supply chain.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, and investors.
• Lead and develop a finance team across two sites.
• Ensure robust financial controls and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic finance

Board liaison

P&L management

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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The Role We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Finance Director to join our senior leadership team. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will take full ownership of XYZ Inc's financial strategy, planning, and control environment. This is a pivotal role at a critical stage of our growth, as we invest in manufacturing capacity, pursue European expansion, and navigate an increasingly complex commodity and cost environment.

Main Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full finance function across financial reporting, management accounting, FP&A, treasury, tax, and audit
• Partner with the CEO and Board to shape business strategy, capital allocation, and M&A activity
• Own the annual budgeting and long-range planning process across all business units
• Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful financial reporting to the Board, investors, and lenders
• Drive working capital optimisation and cash flow management across the supply chain
• Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, and institutional investors
• Lead, develop, and mentor a finance team of 35 across two sites
• Ensure robust financial controls and full regulatory compliance across all jurisdictions

About You:

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a minimum of 15 years post-qualification experience
• Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role within FMCG, manufacturing, or consumer goods
• Demonstrable track record of partnering at Board level and influencing strategic decisions
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing P&Ls of £200m+
• Experience of managing finance functions across multiple sites or geographies
• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Experience of ERP implementation or transformation programmes
• Exposure to private equity or listed company environments

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