Head of Finance

Westfalia Fruit; Ware; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational supplier, Westfalia Fruit, seeks a Head of Finance to steer its UK operations. This critical role involves guiding commercial decisions, leading a finance team, and driving financial performance while implementing a new ERP system. Join Westfalia for an opportunity to make a strategic impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme with life insurance cover

Employee Assistance Plan

On-site parking

Fresh fruit and refreshments available

Christmas hampers and parties

Casual office environment

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in finance leadership roles.
• Proven record in strategic finance partnering in a market leadership context.
• Strong leadership and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Finance Director and Market Director with data-driven insights.
• Own the UK's financial performance through budgeting and forecasting.
• Champion financial governance and compliance across the UK.

Skills

Strategic finance partnering

Leadership

Analytical skills

Influencing skills

Education

Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

Job description

Come and join the leading #avoexperts

Westfalia Fruit is a leading multinational supplier of fresh fruit and related value-added products to global markets. Through our vertically-integrated supply chain we grow, source, ripen, pack, process and market quality avocadoes & fresh produce – 365 days a year & across the globe.

With the largest avocado-growing footprint in the world, we are recognised as the leading #avoexperts and considered as the supplier of choice to both retail & wholesale customers whom we serve from sales offices in the UK, Europe, North America, Latin America & Southern Africa.

We’re looking for an experienced Head of Financeto join our UK team in Kings Hill, Kent on a permanent basis.

Are you a strategic finance leader with a passion for driving growth and shaping the bigger picture? We are looking for a Head of Finance to take the reins of our UK Market unit and become a key player in steering sustainable, profitable success.

In this influential role, you’ll act as a trusted partner to the UK Market Unit Director, helping guide commercial decisions and embedding financial discipline into every aspect of the business. You’ll lead a high-performing finance team and foster a value-driven culture that aligns with both local goals and global priorities. From financial planning and management reporting to taxation and risk management, you’ll be at the heart of it all.

This role also offers the exciting opportunity to help implement Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) ERP, a key part of Westfalia’s integration journey across global markets. If you're looking to combine strategic impact with hands-on leadership and transformation, this is your moment to step up and make your mark.

Responsibilities include:

• As a strategic finance partner, you’ll advise the European Finance Director and UK Market Director with data-driven insights, challenging commercial decisions and shaping the bigger picture through investment modelling, pricing strategy, and competitor analysis.

• You’ll own the UK’s financial performance—budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning—translating complex data into actionable insights, highlighting risks, and driving improvements in profitability.

• Leading a high-performing team, you’ll champion financial capability and a business-partnering mindset across the UK, while working closely with global colleagues to ensure alignment and share best practices.

• You’ll ensure robust financial governance, compliance with regulations and oversee internal and external audits, maintaining accuracy in all reporting.

• When it comes to capital and investment, you’ll drive financial rigour—evaluating proposals, leading business cases, and reviewing ROI to fuel strategic growth.

Experience we look for:

Essential

• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA or equivalent)

• Previous experience in a finance leadership role within a commercial environment.

• Proven track record in strategic finance partnering, ideally in a market or regional leadership setting.

• Strong leadership skills with experience developing teams and driving cross-functional collaboration.

• Commercially savvy with strong analytical and influencing skills.

What can Westfalia Fruit offer you?

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.

• A welcoming, modern office with fresh fruit, bean-to-cup coffee, freshly squeezed orange juice & avocado ice-cream.

• Free on-site parking.

• Company pension scheme with life insurance cover.

• Employee Assistance Plan with Medicash.

• Christmas hampers & a Christmas party.

• Sausage roll Thursday & pizza lunch days.

Please note that this position does not have a specific closing date. We encourage you to apply as soon as possible as we will be reviewing applications on a rolling basis and the advert may be removed at any time.

We’re an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status, national origin, or veteran, neurodiversity or disability status.