Group Head of Finance

FMCG JOBS; Homersfield; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing independent drinks business in the Bungay area is seeking a Group Head of Operations Finance. This full-time role involves leading the operational finance team, overseeing key finance processes, and delivering accurate management accounts. The ideal candidate is a qualified accountant experienced in multi-entity environments with strong leadership and organizational skills. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered, along with opportunities to grow within the company.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Strong benefits package

Discounts on drinks

Enhanced holiday and health support

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with CIMA / ACCA / ACA certification.
• Strong experience in operational finance within a multi-entity environment.
• Confident leader passionate about team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop an operational finance team.
• Oversee all key finance processes including ledgers, stock, VAT, and payments.
• Deliver accurate management accounts and cash flow forecasts.
• Standardize reporting processes across group companies.
• Modernize systems for a unified way of working.

Skills

Operational finance

Leadership

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Tech-savvy (Excel, financial systems)

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)

Job description

📣 Group Head of Operations Finance

📍 Bungay area (Norfolk/Suffolk border) | Full-time | Competitive salary + benefits

FMCG Jobs is excited to be supporting a fast-growing, independent drinks business with the search for a Group Head of Operations Finance, a brand-new role that’s been created as the company scales.

This is a brilliant opportunity to step into a key leadership role where you’ll take full ownership of operational finance across the group. From financial reporting and compliance through to product costings and process improvements, this role has real breadth and impact. You’ll be leading a capable team (mainly based near Bungay) and working closely with senior stakeholders across multiple sites to drive consistency, improve systems, and build a future‑fit finance function.

🔍 What You’ll Be Getting Stuck Into:

• Leading and developing a hands‑on operational finance team
• Overseeing all key finance processes – ledgers, stock, VAT, Beer Duty, product costing, payments and reconciliations
• Delivering accurate and timely management accounts, budgets and cash flow forecasts
• Standardising reporting processes and templates across group companies
• Helping to modernise systems and bring everything under one clear way of working

✅ What We’re Looking For:

• Qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA)
• Strong experience in operational finance – ideally in a multi‑entity environment
• Confident team leader who enjoys developing people
• Great eye for detail and strong organisation skills
• Tech‑savvy – particularly comfortable with Excel and financial systems

🎁 What’s in It for You:

• Competitive salary and a strong benefits package
• Discounts on award‑winning drinks
• Enhanced holiday, pension, and health & wellbeing support
• Free on‑site parkingSupportive, inclusive and down‑to‑earth team culture
• Loads of opportunity to grow as the business continues to scale

If you’re someone who enjoys creating structure, building teams, and bringing finance and operations together, this could be a fantastic next step. We'd love to hear from you.