CFO

Michael Page (UK); London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A global brand in the Food & Beverage FMCG sector is seeking an experienced CFO to oversee complex financial operations and ensure strategic alignment across regions. The role demands strong leadership and expertise in financial management, statutory reporting, and compliance. The successful candidate will work closely with senior leadership to drive performance and process improvements while managing a team of finance professionals.

Benefits

Competitive Base Salary

Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP)

Long-Term Incentive Plan (LTIP)

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial management.
• Expertise in statutory accounts and treasury operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex multinational financial operations.
• Lead production of consolidated accounts and statutory reporting.
• Collaborate with the European CEO and leadership team.

Skills

Financial Management

Leadership

Financial Analysis

Problem Solving

Job description

European CFO Reporting into a Global Brand

• European CFO reporting into a Global Brand
• Commercially focused CFO role

About Our Client

A global brand in the Food & Beverage FMCG space.

Job Description

This role demands a seasoned financial professional capable of managing complex, multinational financial operations, delivering strategic insights, and ensuring alignment with both regional and global objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Performance management
2. Providing strategic support for major CAPEX decisions
3. Process improvement and systems optimisation
4. Leading the production of consolidated accounts and statutory reporting for the European group companies, ensuring timeliness and accuracy

The role will collaborate closely with the European CEO and leadership team, local Financial Directors, and finance teams across subsidiaries to ensure consistent financial management and reporting practices. There will be a dotted line into Group and a close working relationship with the Group CFO.

Manage and mentor a team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, accountability, and compliance.

The Successful Applicant

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial management, including roles as Finance Director, Group FC, or equivalent in a multinational organisation
• Expertise in statutory accounts, consolidation accounts, treasury operations, and management accounting
• Solid experience working with external auditors and managing end-to-end audit processes
• Strong experience coordinating financial operations across multiple countries, ensuring internal control and compliance with international and local regulations using ERP systems
• Advanced proficiency in financial analysis, statutory reporting, and ERP systems
• Comprehensive understanding of IFRS, UK, and European accounting standards and tax regulations
• Strong understanding of compliance frameworks in multinational settings
• Excellent leadership, team management, and people engagement skills
• Ability to work effectively in multicultural environments
• A proactive approach to problem-solving with a strong focus on results

What's on Offer

Competitive Base Salary + STIP and LTIP