A pivotal finance leadership role within a complex, multi-site UK business undergoing transformation
Our client is a significant UK-based FMCG organisation operating within a multi-site, operationally driven environment. With revenue of over £100m, the business plays a key role within its sector and supplies major UK customers across a well-established and essential industry.
Following a period of restructuring and strategic investment, the organisation is focused on improving operational performance, strengthening financial discipline and delivering sustainable profitability.
As the business enters a crucial stage in this journey, they are seeking to appoint a Finance Director on a fixed term contract, with potential to move into a permanent role.
This represents a key leadership role at an important point in the company's evolution, where strong financial leadership, commercial insight and operational focus will underpin the next phase of performance and growth.
The Role
Reporting directly to the CEO, the Finance Director will play a central role in supporting the leadership team, lenders and wider business to drive performance, cash generation and strategic execution.
The role will combine strategic input with hands‑on delivery across a fast‑paced, seasonal and operationally complex environment, leading an established team across finance, HR and payroll.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Acting as a key commercial and strategic partner to the CEO, Board and senior leadership team
- Supporting the delivery of the business transformation and growth strategy
- Providing robust financial insight, challenge and decision support
- Leading financial input into refinancing, investment and strategic initiatives
- Managing relationships with lenders and overseeing covenant compliance and reporting
- Driving improvements in financial control, reporting and governance frameworks
- Leading budgeting, forecasting and long‑term planning processes
- Strengthening working capital management, liquidity and cash‑flow forecasting
- Overseeing statutory reporting, audit and tax compliance
- Supporting capital investment decisions and infrastructure development
- Building capability within the finance function and developing a high‑performing team
This is a hands‑on role requiring both strong technical leadership and the ability to operate effectively at both operational and strategic levels.
The Person
We are seeking a commercially focused and operationally strong Finance Director, capable of leading within a complex, multi‑site environment and driving meaningful business improvement.
You will bring:
- Proven experience as a Finance Director or senior finance leader within a complex, multi‑site business
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence and support decision‑making
- Experience within FMCG, food production, agriculture, or fresh produce
- A track record of working in transformation, turnaround or performance improvement situations
- Strong treasury experience, including refinancing, banking relationships and cash management
- Expertise in financial planning, reporting, controls and governance
- Experience of working closely with lenders and external stakeholders
- The ability to operate as a visible and credible leader across the organisation
- A hands‑on approach, with the ability to balance detail with strategic oversight
The Opportunity
- A high‑impact leadership role within a business at a pivotal stage of transformation
- The opportunity to work closely with the CEO and senior leadership team to shape performance and direction
- Exposure to refinancing, funding strategy and lender engagement
- The chance to strengthen financial infrastructure and support long‑term growth initiatives
- A visible role with the ability to influence operational and commercial outcomes across the organisation
Salary achieved will be dependent on experience.
This role will suit a Finance Director who is comfortable operating in a dynamic, operationally focused business and is motivated by the opportunity to lead through change, drive performance improvement and deliver long‑term value.
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