Finance Director, FMCG Scale-Up (London) | Equity

Henderson Scott; Greater London; On-site; GBP 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share scheme

Flexibility in office-based role

Job summary

A London-based FMCG/Consumer business is seeking a Senior Divisional Manager to serve as their first Finance Director. This hands-on role will focus on building and leading a high-performing finance team, scaling the business, and providing commercial insight. The ideal candidate will hold an accounting qualification, possess extensive experience in the FMCG sector, and have demonstrated success in team building and working with investors. The position is fully office-based in Central London and includes a share scheme.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in FMCG or Consumer sectors.
• Demonstrated success in building teams at corporate and SME-sized businesses.
• Experience working with investors and strong commercial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Build and lead a high-performing finance team.
• Scale the business through robust financial planning and analysis.
• Provide commercial insight to support strategic decisions.
• Collaborate closely with owners/founders to deliver vision.
• Manage relationships with investors and provide financial reporting.

Skills

Team building

Financial planning and analysis

Commercial insight

Relationship management

Education

Accounting qualification

Job description

A London-based FMCG/Consumer business is seeking a Senior Divisional Manager to serve as their first Finance Director. This hands-on role will focus on building and leading a high-performing finance team, scaling the business, and providing commercial insight. The ideal candidate will hold an accounting qualification, possess extensive experience in the FMCG sector, and have demonstrated success in team building and working with investors. The position is fully office-based in Central London and includes a share scheme.