We're Hiring: Head of Finance UK Windsor, UK | Full-time | Hybrid (minimum 2 days/week in-office) At Perfetti Van Melle, we’re known for creating some of the world’s most iconic and joyful brands — from Mentos and Chupa Chups to Fruittella and Smint. Operating in over 150 countries, we combine global reach with local relevance. Join us in Windsor and play a key role in driving our UK business forward. Role Overview We are seeking a strategic and commercially focused Head of Finance UK to join our UK leadership team. This is a senior-level position reporting to the Director of Commercial Finance, BU Europe, and acting as a true business partner to the UK Managing Director and Commercial Leadership Team. You’ll be responsible for strengthening the financial performance of our UK operations through sharp commercial insight, strategic leadership, and end-to-end finance ownership — from partnering to compliance. Key Responsibilities Business Partnering & FP&A Partner with Sales, Marketing & Key Accounts to support pricing, promotions, and customer profitability Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and monthly performance reporting Cost & Cash Management Drive Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) improvement initiatives and oversee receivables Ensure accurate tracking of costs and enable ROI-driven decisions Collaborate with central finance on margin optimization and innovation costing Statutory, Tax & Compliance Ensure full compliance with Dutch and UK GAAP Oversee corporate, transfer pricing, and environmental tax requirements Lead internal and external audits and monitor compliance with policies and controls Maintain an up-to-date Delegation of Authority (Terms of Reference) Financial Operations Oversight Coordinate with Shared Services Centre (SSC) on R2R, P2P, and VAT processes Ensure timely and accurate financial statements and reporting Leadership Lead, develop, and empower a high-performing local finance team Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration Build strong relationships with local and global stakeholders What We’re Looking For You have experience in: Commercial finance within an FMCG or consumer goods environment Financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis Strategic business partnering that drives decision-making Navigating UK financial compliance and regulatory requirements Working in matrixed teams and across shared service structures UK retail dynamics — particularly grocery and discounter channels ERP and financial systems (preferably SAP/SAP S4), trade spend systems (BluePlanner), reporting tools (Teetic/Hyperion/PBCS), and advanced Excel/Power BI skills Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics Professional financial qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CPA) MBA or MSc is a plus What We Offer Bonus: 15% of base salary (Management Incentive Plan) Pension: 8% employer contribution Enhanced Family Leave: Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Private Health & Dental Insurance (Bupa) Income Protection & Life Assurance (4x base salary) Worldwide Travel Insurance Annual Leave: 27 days option to purchase 3 additional days L&D Support: £1,500 annual budget Learn Upon access Plus: Monthly office lunches, snacks, drinks, and breakfast items Wellbeing sessions throughout the year Retail, gym & cinema discounts Cycle to Work scheme Access to 24/7 confidential support via GroceryAid If you're a finance leader ready to make an impact at the highest levels and shape the commercial success of a globally loved brand — we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to join one of the most innovative and playful companies in FMCG.