Head of Finance & Operations

ASSOCIATION OF INTERNATIONAL CERTIFIED PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNTANTS; London; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A high-growth consumer products company in London is seeking a Finance & Operations Director to lead financial and operational functions. You will oversee budgeting, compliance, and drive performance, necessitating strong accounting and operational leadership experience. This strategic role offers a competitive salary and opportunity for international exposure.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Collaborative environment

Qualifications

• Fluent in Italian and English.
• Strong experience in accounting, finance, and operations within consumer goods.
• Knowledge of UK accounting standards and tax regulations.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Oversee accounting, HR, logistics, and cash flow management.
• Ensure compliance with UK regulations and group policies.
• Prepare statutory accounts and group reporting packages.
• Drive operational efficiency and process improvements.

Skills

Fluent in Italian

Strong experience in accounting

Finance expertise

Operational leadership

Experience with ERP systems

Job description

Overview

Your new company. Join the UK subsidiary of a high-growth, Italian group specialising in the design and manufacture of innovative consumer products. With a strong presence across Europe and a reputation for quality, the company combines Italian design with cutting-edge technology to deliver products that enhance everyday life. The UK plays a strategic part in the group's international operations, offering a dynamic and collaborative environment with close ties to the parent company.

Role

Your new role

As Finance & Operations Director, you will lead the financial, administrative, and operational functions of the UK subsidiary. Reporting directly to the UK General Manager and working closely with the Italian parent company, you\u2019ll be critical in aligning local operations with group strategy, delivering compliance, and driving business performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Oversee accounting, HR, logistics, and cash flow management.
• Ensure compliance with UK regulations and group policies.
• Prepare statutory accounts and group reporting packages.
• Manage relationships with auditors, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Coordinate with outsourced logistics partners and ensure ERP data accuracy.
• Drive operational efficiency and process improvements.
• Build and lead a high-performing finance and operations team.

What you\u2019ll need to succeed

• Fluent in Italian and English.
• Strong experience in accounting, finance, and operations within consumer goods and/or international environment.
• Knowledge of UK accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Hands-on leadership style and results-driven.
• Experience with ERP systems and process optimisation.

What you get in return

• Strategic leadership role with international exposure.
• Opportunity to shape operations and influence business outcomes.
• Collaborative, growth-oriented environment.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

What you need to do now

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