Pure Executive is partnering with G’s Fresh, one of the UK’s leading fresh produce and food manufacturing groups, to appoint a Finance Director to play a pivotal role in the next phase of the business’s development.
This is a rare opportunity to join a market-leading organisation, operating at scale in a highly commercial, fast-moving, and operationally complex environment.
The Business
Established in 1952, G’s is one of Europe’s largest fresh produce businesses. G’s operates across UK, Spain, Czech Republic, Senegal & Poland.
G’s Fresh sits at the heart of the UK fresh produce supply chain, connecting growers with major retail customers.
The Role
Reporting to the CFO, the Finance Director will provide strategic and operational financial leadership across the G’s Fresh businesses.
The role combines senior commercial finance leadership with manufacturing, supply chain, and stakeholder engagement responsibilities. It requires a pragmatic leader who will take time to understand the business and deliver measured, value-adding improvement.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and develop the finance function across multiple legal entities and P&Ls
• Partner closely with commercial and operational leadership to drive profitable growth
• Provide high-quality financial insight, forecasting, and reporting
• Oversee product costing, margin analysis, and capital investment governance
• Ensure strong financial control, governance, and regulatory compliance
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership and key stakeholders
Candidate Profile
We are keen to speak with senior finance leaders who combine commercial acumen with emotional intelligence and operational credibility.
You are likely to bring:
• Proven Finance Director-level experience
• Background in food manufacturing, FMCG, or a retail-facing, short shelf-life environment
• Strong understanding of supply chain economics, yield, cost of production, and margin management
• Ability to operate from detailed analysis through to Board-level discussion
• High levels of resilience, diplomacy, and influence
Location & Working Pattern
• Primary base: Barway, with regular visits to sites in Ramsey and March
• Strong on-site presence expected (typically four days per week)
Reward
• Base salary: £150,000 – £200,000
• Car Allowance
• Bonus opportunity: 25%
• Competitive executive package with consistently achieved bonus outcomes
Why Join?
This is a pivotal, senior Finance Director opportunity within a dominant UK food business, offering scale, complexity, autonomy, and long-term development potential