Director of Finance

JR United Kingdom; Warrington; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the dairy industry is seeking a Director of Finance based in Warrington, England. The position involves overseeing financial leadership across multiple sites, managing budgets and forecasts, and ensuring alignment with strategic goals. Ideal candidates will have extensive finance leadership experience, strong communication skills, and an MBA. Join a global team focused on high-quality products and operational excellence.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Bonuses

Comprehensive benefits

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Extensive senior finance leadership experience, including P&L, reporting, and budgeting.
• Success in complex, multi-site environments.
• Strong communication of financial information to non-finance colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, and treasury management.
• Lead financial governance activities such as statutory accounts, tax filings, and risk management.
• Manage weekly and monthly reporting routines, including financial packs and KPIs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA)

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31.05.2025

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15.07.2025

Job Description:

Within our Corporate Finance team located in the United Kingdom (role can be based in Northern Ireland, Wales, or England) – Leprino is seeking a Director, Finance to help elevate our organisation's operational excellence and growth. We aim to be "world's best," working harder, investing more, and innovating continually.

• This position acts as the CFO equivalent for Leprino Europe, overseeing financial leadership and collaborating closely with operational and commercial teams.
• Build and maintain relationships across the Leprino Europe leadership team to support all business functions.
• Lead financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, statutory reporting, compliance, and treasury management.
• Oversee monthly management accounts, financial analysis, variance reports, and commentary for decision-making.
• Deliver the annual and strategic financial plans, ensuring alignment with commercial goals.
• Guide financial governance activities such as statutory accounts, tax filings, cash management, foreign exchange, and risk management.
• Partner with operational and commercial teams on customer negotiations, pricing, and profitability reviews.
• Manage weekly and monthly reporting routines, including financial packs and KPIs.
• Lead cash flow forecasting and working capital management.
• Collaborate with US-based leadership to align reporting standards.
• Engage regularly with UK sites in Northwich and Llangefni, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and promoting transparency and accountability.

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to the Leprino Europe CEO & General Manager
• Direct reports include the Head of Financial Control and the Head of Finance Projects & FP&A

Required Qualifications:

• Extensive senior finance leadership experience, including P&L, reporting, and budgeting.
• Success in complex, multi-site environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate financial information to non-finance colleagues.
• Eligibility to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA).
• Experience in dairy, food manufacturing, or beverage industries.
• Background in European or multinational operations.
• Knowledge of cross-border financial compliance and governance.

Leprino values equal employment opportunity and is committed to an inclusive culture. Join us to be part of a global team dedicated to high-quality products that nourish families worldwide. We offer competitive salaries, bonuses, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Our Story:

Founded in the 1950s by Jim Leprino in Denver, Leprino has grown into the world’s largest mozzarella and lactose manufacturer, with over 5,500 employees globally. We aim to be the "World’s Best Dairy Food and Ingredient Company." Join us on our journey!