Head of Finance

Robert Walters UK; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the FMCG sector is looking for a Head of Finance to lead their UK Wholesale Division. This pivotal role involves financial control, forecasting, and commercial analysis, working closely with operational management to maximize profitability. The successful candidate will bring strong communication and negotiation skills, along with a fully qualified accountant background. Join this forward-thinking company committed to sustainability and make a significant impact on their mission to promote healthier practices from farm to fork.

Qualifications

• Must be a fully qualified accountant with strong financial control skills.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for financial control and forecasting within the UK Wholesale Division.
• Manage profitability and provide commercial analysis and insights.

Skills

Financial Control

Forecasting

Commercial Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Process Improvement

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Fully Qualified Accountant

Job description

Robert Walters - Head of Finance - Permanent - Midlands - Hybrid - £80,000-£85,000 per annum

Job title:

Head of Finance

Location:

Midlands

Salary:

£80,000-£85,000 per annum

Hours:

Full time

Role details

Our client, a global leader in the FMCG industry, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Finance to join their UK Wholesale Division. This role offers the opportunity to work within an organisation that is committed to making the world a healthier, more sustainable place. The successful candidate will work closely with operational management and commercial finance teams to maximise commercial opportunities and identify risks and opportunities.

Responsibilities of the Head of Finance

• Responsible for financial control, forecasting, commercial analysis, and decision support within the UK Wholesale Division.
• Manage the financial control environment, ensuring profitability is maximised.
• Provide commercial analysis and insights, identify best practices, and implement them across the division.
• Support contractual arrangements with customers and suppliers.

What the successful candidate will bring

• Fully qualified accountant
• Excellent communication, organisational, and interpersonal skills
• High influencing and negotiating skills
• Experience in process improvement and stakeholder management
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

What sets this company apart

Our client is a global leader in the FMCG industry, operating across 30 countries and serving many more. Their vertically integrated, optimised supply chain brings growers and consumers closer together. They are committed to promoting sustainable practices from farm to fork, with a mission to make the world a healthier, more sustainable place.

At the Robert Walters Group, we endeavour to contact all candidates to register their details. Due to high application volumes, if we do not reach out within 72 hours, please consider your application unsuccessful on this occasion.

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