Finance Director, UK, EMEA & APAC

Oakleaf Partnership; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakleaf Partnership is seeking a Finance Director for a leading global consumer goods and beauty business in Basingstoke, Hampshire. You will lead finance across the UK, EMEA and APAC, reporting to the Global VP Finance and partnering with regional Managing Directors to drive commercial performance for a business generating over $1 billion in revenue.

The role requires a qualified accountant, 12+ years of senior finance leadership, and strong FP&A and governance experience.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent).
• Degree in Finance, Accounting or related discipline.
• 12+ years progressive finance leadership in FMCG/consumer goods.
• Experience leading finance across UK, EMEA and APAC.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance partner to the UK/EMEA/APAC leadership teams.
• Provide strategic insight and challenge to support growth.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes.
• Deliver monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
• Maintain strong governance and controls across international markets.
• Coach and develop a high-performing multi-region finance team.

Skills

Strategic finance leadership

FP&A expertise

Commercial finance & business partner

Stakeholder management

Multi-region leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent

Degree in Finance/Accounting or related

12+ years finance leadership experience

Job description

Global Consumer Goods & Beauty Business
Basingstoke, Hampshire

Salary - £150k plus Bonus & car

Hybrid (4 days office, 1 day WFH)

A leading global consumer products organisation is seeking an exceptional Finance Director to lead finance across the UK, EMEA and APAC regions.

Reporting to the Global VP Finance and partnering closely with regional Managing Directors, you will be responsible for the financial leadership of a business generating over $1 billion in annual revenue. This is a highly visible role, influencing strategic decision-making, driving commercial performance and helping shape the future direction of a complex international operation.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Finance Leadership

Act as the lead finance partner to the UK, EMEA and APAC leadership teams.

Provide strategic insight and challenge to support profitable growth.

Deliver robust financial analysis, scenario modelling and investment appraisals.

Identify commercial opportunities, business risks and performance improvement initiatives.

Influence key business decisions through data-driven recommendations.

Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes across multiple regions.

Deliver accurate monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.

Enhance forecasting accuracy and improve financial visibility across the business.

Develop KPI frameworks and performance dashboards to support decision-making.

Commercial Finance & Business Partnering

Partner with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and Operations leaders to optimise revenue, profitability and investment decisions.

Evaluate pricing strategies, product launches and growth initiatives.

Build compelling business cases for strategic investments.

Drive accountability and commercial performance through rigorous financial analysis.

Performance Management

Analyse trading performance against budget, forecast and prior year.

Identify performance drivers and recommend corrective actions.

Support profitability improvement and cost optimisation programmes.

Ensure financial commitments are delivered across the regions.

Governance & Controls

Maintain strong financial controls and governance across international markets.

Oversee reporting processes, month-end activities and compliance requirements.

Support internal and external audits.

Ensure adherence to regulatory and corporate standards.

Leadership

Lead, coach and develop a high-performing international finance team.

Build capability and succession plans across the finance function.

Foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and commercial excellence.

Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership teams globally.

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).

Degree educated in Finance, Accounting or a related discipline.

12+ years of progressive finance leadership experience within FMCG, consumer goods, retail or manufacturing environments.

Proven experience leading finance across multiple international markets.

Strong background in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) and commercial finance.

Experience supporting businesses with revenues in excess of $500m.

Demonstrated ability to influence Executive and Senior Leadership teams.

Key Attributes

Exceptional commercial acumen.

Strategic thinker with a hands-on leadership style.

Strong analytical and problem-solving capability.

Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills.

Resilient, adaptable and comfortable operating in a dynamic global organisation.

This is an outstanding opportunity to shape the financial direction of a globally recognised consumer brands business. You'll have significant influence across a multi-region operation, partnering with senior leaders to drive growth, transformation and long-term value creation while helping some of the world's most recognised brands continue their success on a global scale.