Strategic Head of Finance for FMCG & Wholesale (Remote)

Hamilton Woods; Leicester Forest East; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK FMCG group is seeking a Head of Finance to shape financial strategy and drive profitability across their Wholesale division. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in FMCG or food sectors, with a focus on multi-site operations. Key responsibilities include defining financial strategies, providing commercial insights, and managing a distributed finance team. This is a senior leadership role with a competitive salary of £80,000 - £85,000 plus bonuses and benefits. A qualified accountant with strong commercial acumen is essential.

Benefits

Bonus

Car allowance

Benefits

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in FMCG, fresh food, food manufacturing, or food wholesale is essential.
• Proven track record in multi-site operations and complex supply chain environments.
• Experience in pricing, margin optimisation, and customer profitability.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver divisional financial strategy, driving operational efficiency.
• Act as a key advisor to senior leadership and influence decisions.
• Lead pricing, margin, and cost-to-serve analysis in FMCG settings.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Strong communication skills

Strategic thinking

Education

Qualified Accountant (CIMA / ACCA / ACA) with 5-10 years PQE

Job description

A leading UK FMCG group is seeking a Head of Finance to shape financial strategy and drive profitability across their Wholesale division. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in FMCG or food sectors, with a focus on multi-site operations. Key responsibilities include defining financial strategies, providing commercial insights, and managing a distributed finance team. This is a senior leadership role with a competitive salary of £80,000 - £85,000 plus bonuses and benefits. A qualified accountant with strong commercial acumen is essential.