Head of Finance

Head of Finance

Successful and growing FMCG Brand

£75,000 – £80,000 + benefits

Hybrid working – 3 days office

Central London offices

The Role

We’re looking for a commercially focused Head of Finance to lead our finance function and support the next stage of business growth.

Reporting to the CFO, you’ll oversee day-to-day finance, strengthen controls and reporting, and provide meaningful insight to help the business make better decisions. You’ll also manage and develop a Management Accountant.

This role suit either a Finance Manager looking for a step up, or an FC / HoF looking to take more ownership in a broad role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day finance function and month-end close.
• Partner with commercial and operational teams to support decision-making.
• Improve management reporting, profitability analysis and financial controls.
• Own stock, COGS, margin and inventory reporting.
• Develop forecasting, financial modelling and a rolling 13-week cash flow.
• Improve credit control and working-capital management.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate finance processes.
• Coach and develop the Management Accountant.

About You

• Ideally Qualified (ACA / ACCA / CIMA) but not essential.
• Strong technical accounting knowledge, including VAT and balance sheet controls.
• Experience in an inventory-led business, ideally FMCG, manufacturing, production or Retail.
• Good knowledge of stock, COGS and margin.
• Experience with forecasting, modelling and commercial analysis.
• A track record of improving finance processes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills.
• A proactive, practical approach and a willingness to get things done.

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