Head of Finance

Gleeson Recruitment Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the FMCG sector is seeking a Head of Finance to drive financial strategy and performance at their Newport facility. The successful candidate will manage financial processes, provide strategic insights, and lead a finance team, ensuring alignment with business objectives. This role offers a competitive salary of £100,000 - £110,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Car allowance

Bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience in FMCG or complex manufacturing.
• Experience in managing a finance team and driving process improvements.
• Proficient in using financial systems and software.

Responsibilities

• Manage financial accounting and reporting processes ensuring integrity of information.
• Provide strategic financial insights to support commercial decision-making.
• Lead the finance team, driving performance and talent management.

Skills

Strategic planning

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Influencing abilities

Education

ACA/CIMA or ACCA qualified

Tools

SAP

Job description

We are partnering with a leading manufacturer in the FMCG sector, known for its innovative approach and commitment to excellence, to recruit a Head of Finance. This is a 'number one' position and will play a pivotal role in driving the financial strategy and performance of the manufacturing facility based in Newport, south Wales.

Responsibilities Include:
Manage the financial accounting and reporting processes for the business unit, ensuring the integrity of financial information and analysis
Provide strategic financial insights and analysis to support commercial decision-making.
Maintain and govern the internal financial control environment to minimise risk and meet business objectives.
Lead the finance team, driving performance, talent management, and adherence to the company's values and competencies
Coordinate the business unit's accounting, forecasting, and planning processes

Skills and Attributes:
ACA/CIMA or ACCA qualified with a minimum of 5 years' post-qualification experience in a FMCG or complex manufacturing environment
Strong strategic planning, analytical, and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and influencing abilities to work effectively across functions
Experience in managing a finance team and driving process improvements
Proficient in using financial systems and software, with SAP experience highly desirable.

What's on offer:
100,000 - 110,000 + benefits to include car allowance and bonus.

If you are an experienced finance professional with a passion for driving business performance, we encourage you to apply for this exciting Head of Finance role.

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At Gleeson Recruitment Group, we embrace inclusivity and welcome applicants of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities. We are proud to be a disability confident employer.

By applying you will be registered as a candidate with Gleeson Recruitment Limited. Our Privacy Policy is available on our website and explains how we will use your data.