Head of Finance

Harper May Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced Head of Finance for a renowned FMCG company in Greater London. This key leadership role involves overseeing financial operations, providing strategic insight to the Board, and shaping future business strategy. The candidate must be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified, with significant experience in the FMCG sector and a proven ability to lead finance teams effectively. This position offers the opportunity to influence business direction and build a robust financial platform for growth.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in a senior finance role within the FMCG sector.
• Proven ability to lead and develop finance teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership and support the Board in optimising business performance.
• Contribute to overall company strategy, ensuring alignment between finance and wider commercial goals.
• Lead and develop the finance team, embedding a high-performance culture.
• Ensure financial systems, controls, and processes are robust, scalable, and compliant.

Skills

Strategic financial leadership

Team development and leadership

Strong technical accounting knowledge

Advanced Excel and financial modelling

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or equivalent

Job description

Harper May is partnering with a renowned FMCG company with a global footprint and a strong distribution network across key international markets. As the business enters an exciting phase of growth and expansion, it is seeking an experienced and commercially focused Head of Finance to lead the finance function and play a key role in shaping future strategy.

Role Overview

As Head of Finance, you will oversee all financial operations, provide strategic insight to the Board, and ensure the finance function supports long-term commercial success. This is a high-impact leadership role, offering the opportunity to influence business direction and build a robust financial platform for continued growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership and support the Board in optimising business performance
• Contribute to overall company strategy, ensuring alignment between finance and wider commercial goals
• Lead and develop the finance team, embedding a high-performance culture
• Ensure financial systems, controls, and processes are robust, scalable, and compliant
• Oversee all monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements
• Deliver insightful financial guidance to support operational and strategic decision-making
• Manage relationships with investors, auditors, and external stakeholders
• Prepare and present annual financial statements and investor reports

Key Requirements

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified or equivalent
• Significant experience in a senior finance role within the FMCG sector
• Proven ability to lead and develop finance teams
• Strong technical accounting knowledge and commercial acumen
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills
• Highly organised with a strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling skills