Head of Finance – FMCG Startup

Overview

In this board-level Finance & Operations role, you will steer financial planning, budgeting and forecasting while driving overall business performance in a high-growth FMCG environment. You will partner with senior stakeholders to assess growth opportunities, manage cash and profitability, and lead cross-functional teams across finance, supply chain and procurement. You will build scalable processes and controls to support scale and potential exit, delivering operational excellence and strategic investments. This is an opportunity to shape financial strategy in support of sustainable growth and commercial success.

Pay / Benefits

• Bonus
• Potential future equity
• Hybrid working
• Permanent role in London
• Salary to be determined based on experience

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting
• Own profitability, cash flow and commercial decision-making
• Develop and manage finance, operations and cross-functional teams
• Oversee supply chain, logistics, procurement and fulfilment for efficiency and service levels
• Build scalable processes, systems and controls to support growth
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives
• Partner with senior stakeholders to evaluate growth opportunities and strategic projects
• Identify risks and implement mitigation to sustain performance
• Support supplier and partner relationships for strong commercial outcomes

Key requirements

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience with international supply chains and third-party manufacturing
• Experience implementing or improving ERP, MRP or business management systems
• Involvement in acquisitions, fundraising, strategic investments or exits
• Senior leadership experience in operations, finance or general management
• P&L ownership and accountability for commercial performance
• Manufacturing, product-based or distribution environment experience
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, controls and business planning
• Proven ability to lead teams and drive process improvements
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication

• Strategic, data-driven mindset
• Strong communication and influencing skills
• Collaborative and cross-functional leadership
• ERP/MRP implementation or optimization
• Budgeting and financial planning
• P&L management and financial controls

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