Head of Finance
💰 £80,000 - £85,000
📍 Remote with travel to multi sites
💼 Permanent
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a commercially focused and strategically minded Head of Finance to join a multi-site UK division of a leading international business. This role offers full responsibility for financial control, commercial insight, strategic support, and leadership of a high-performing finance team.
You will act as a trusted Finance Business Partner to the Divisional Managing Director and Leadership Team, driving performance and supporting key decision-making across a fast-paced, high-growth business.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic & Commercial Finance
Partner with senior leadership to drive profitability and operational performance
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting processes
Deliver high-quality commercial analysis, business insight, and risk/opportunity identification
Support business development, pricing strategies, and contractual negotiations
Provide financial input on key projects, including M&A activity and integrationFinancial Control
Oversee internal controls, financial processes, and compliance with internal standards (incl. SOX)
Lead financial reporting, cash flow management, and balance sheet oversight across all sites
Manage audits and implement improvements across systems, controls, and reporting structures Leadership & Team Management
Lead, coach, and develop a regional/divisional finance team
Align team structure to business goals and embed a culture of continuous improvement
Promote collaboration between finance, operations, and commercial teamsRole Requirements:
Essential:
Fully qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with 5+ years PQE
Proven track record in commercial finance, FP&A, and financial control roles
Strong leadership capabilities with experience managing multi-site or divisional teams
Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills
Strong analytical mindset with a hands-on, "can-do" approach
Comfortable working under pressure, with the ability to manage competing priorities
Full UK driving licence Desirable:
Experience in FMCG, distribution, wholesale, or multi-site operational environments
Background in supporting acquisitions and post-deal integrationIf you would like to apply for the role, please send your CV to (url removed)