A fast-growing, founder-led foodservice and distribution business is seeking a commercially focused Finance Director to support the next phase of operational and financial development.
This is a hands-on leadership role suited to an operationally strong finance professional who thrives in fast-paced, low-margin, service-driven environments.
The successful candidate will partner closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to drive commercial performance, improve operational visibility, strengthen controls, and support scalable growth across a multi-site operation.
Key Responsibilities
* Drive commercial and operational finance performance
* Improve margin visibility, profitability analysis, and cost control
* Lead cash flow, working capital, and forecasting processes
* Support operational efficiency across logistics, warehouse, procurement, and sales
* Strengthen financial controls, reporting, and governance
* Deliver KPI reporting and actionable management information
* Support systems, process improvement, and business integration initiatives
* Partner cross-functionally with operational and commercial teams
Ideal Background
* Finance leadership experience within foodservice, wholesale, FMCG, logistics, retail supply chain, or distribution
* Strong operational finance and commercial analysis capability
* Experience within entrepreneurial or founder-led businesses
* Hands-on, pragmatic leadership style
* Strong stakeholder engagement across operational teams
* Ability to balance commercial agility with financial discipline
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded FD looking to make a visible impact within a growing and ambitious business.
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