Head of Finance UK

Perfetti Van Melle; Windsor; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector is seeking a Finance Manager to act as a Commercial Finance business partner. The successful candidate will provide financial insights, lead a small team, and ensure compliance with statutory requirements while driving financial performance. This role offers competitive compensation and numerous benefits including a company bonus and generous leave entitlements.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

Pension contribution of 8%

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay

Healthcare & Health Cash Plan

Life assurance

Income protection insurance

Worldwide travel insurance cover

Annual leave of 27 days plus optional purchase

Qualifications

• Experience in a commercial finance environment within a multinational FMCG.
• Managing financial responsibilities in the UK with regulatory knowledge.
• Collaborating with global teams in a matrix structure.

Responsibilities

• Driving financial performance and supporting decision-making across teams.
• Leading a small team and ensuring compliance with financial standards.
• Providing financial insights and managing local overheads.

Skills

Business Partnering

Financial Planning and Analysis

Financial Software and ERP Systems

Strong Excel Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics

Professional financial qualification (ACCA, CIMA, CPA)

Advanced degree (MBA, MSc) welcomed

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Job description

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The Finance Manager serves as a Commercial Finance business partner in the country's leadership team, with a direct reporting line to the Director Commercial Finance BU Europe. This role plays a key part in driving the financial performance of the country's commercial operations, providing financial insights and support to enhance decision-making across sales, marketing, and trade functions, as well as control over local overheads, and elements influencing cash generation: mainly demand forecast accuracy and timely collection of accounts receivables (actions on DSO).

The Finance Manager will lead a small team, while leveraging the support of the regional Shared Services Center (SSC) for transactional finance tasks. Additionally, the Finance Manager is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of the statutory books of the entity, in compliance with Group standards and local requirements.

OUR PERFECT CANDIDATE

Experience of:

• Finance in a commercial finance environment and ideally within a multinational FMCG or consumer goods environment
• Financial planning and analysis, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance reporting
• Business Partnering, with a focus on driving financial performance and strategic decision-making
• Managing financial responsibilities in the UK, with knowledge of financial regulations and compliance requirements
• Working effectively in a matrix structure, collaborating with Shared Services / Centre of Excellence, Regional and Global teams
• Financial software and ERP systems (SAP / SAP S4), with strong database / Excel skills for financial modelling and analysis, for example Power BI

Qualifications required:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field
• An advanced degree (MBA, MSc) is welcomed
• A professional financial qualification is expected e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CPA

WE OFFER

• Company bonus scheme: you will be eligible to the Management Incentive Plan of 15% of our annual basic salary subject to the rules of the relevant plan
• Pension: the company will pay 8% of your pensionable salary each month into the company pension scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption Pay
• Healthcare & Health Cash Plan
• Dental plan
• Life assurance
• Income protection insurance
• Worldwide travel insurance cover
• Probation period of 6 months
• Annual leave entitlement: 27 working days per annum. You may also "purchase" an additional 3 days annual leave to take in the following annual leave year
• 24/7 access to GroceryAid
• Drinks, snacks and breakfast items in the office plus lunch provided once a month
• Access to wellbeing sessions throughout the year
• Learning and development opportunities with a budget spend of up to £1,500 plus access to Learn Upon
• Access to various retail, gym and cinema discounts