Head of Finance - FMCG Startup
£26.7 - £30.8 per hourEstimated
The Head of Finance will oversee the financial operations of the business, ensuring smooth processes and accurate reporting to support decision–making. Based in London, this role plays a key part in driving financial strategy within the fast–moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry.
Client Details
An organisation in the FMCG industry, located in London.
Description
- Lead the company's financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and reporting activities.
- Take ownership of overall business performance, including profitability, cash flow and commercial decision–making.
- Manage and develop finance, operational and cross–functional teams.
- Oversee supply chain, logistics, procurement and fulfilment activities to ensure efficient delivery and service levels.
- Build and enhance scalable processes, systems and controls to support growth.
- Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Partner with senior stakeholders to evaluate growth opportunities, investments and strategic projects.
- Identify risks and implement solutions to support sustainable business performance.
- Support supplier and partner relationships, ensuring strong commercial outcomes and operational reliability.
Profile
- Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Exposure to international supply chains and third–party manufacturing relationships.
- Experience implementing or improving ERP, MRP or business management systems.
- Previous involvement in acquisitions, fundraising, strategic investment projects or business exit activity.
- Experience operating in a fast–paced, high–growth environment with a large and varied product portfolio.
- Significant experience in a senior operational, financial or general management leadership position.
- A strong track record of owning commercial performance, including P&L responsibility.
- Experience working within a manufacturing, product–based, supply chain–intensive or distribution environment.
- Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial controls and business planning.
- Proven ability to lead teams, improve processes and deliver operational efficiencies.
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
- A commercial mindset with the ability to translate data and insight into action.
- Experience supporting business growth, transformation or scale–up environments.
Job Offer
- Salary to be determined based on experience
- Bonus
- Potential future equity to be granted, based on commercial impact
- Hybrid working flexibility
- Permanent position based in London.
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