Finance Head à Grande-Bretagne

Our client is a well-established organisation operating within a fast‑paced food production setting. Following a recent phase of significant systems upgrades, they are seeking a Finance Manager who can champion new ways of working and bring a high level of technical confidence to the team.

They require a leader who can guide and support an on-site finance function, particularly through periods of transition. The ideal candidate will be someone who is hands‑on, highly accountable, and capable of motivating others while ensuring the team continues to deliver strong results. A proven history of developing people, managing change, and building effective working relationships across operational teams is essential.

• Take overall responsibility for producing the monthly management accounts, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Provide clear, insightful financial reporting each month for the Finance Director, including meaningful variance explanations and performance commentary.
• Oversee the annual budgeting process and lead regular reforecasting activities in conjunction with senior finance leadership.
• Prepare weekly KPI summaries and cashflow updates to support operational and strategic planning.
• Ensure balance sheet reconciliations, journals, accruals and prepayments are prepared and reviewed to a high standard.
• Play a central role in embedding newly introduced financial systems and operational tools across the department.
• Champion process changes within the team, helping ensure new procedures are consistently applied and understood.
• Seek out areas where reporting, controls and routine processes can be improved, automated or made more efficient.

• Fully qualified accountant (CIMA / ACCA).
• Strong background as a Finance Manager within food, fresh produce, agriculture or retail.
• Demonstrable experience of managing teams and supporting staff through periods of change.
• Proven track record of developing people and enhancing team capability.
• Hands‑on approach with the ability to build strong working relationships across operational teams.
• Confident with financial systems, with prior involvement in system implementation projects.
• Comfortable taking ownership, meeting deadlines, and driving continuous improvement.

50,000 - 60,000

Newark

If you are interested, please apply below, alternatively, contact Sandra on (phone number removed) or (url removed)