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Head of Finance

Head of Finance

Blakeney Point Search & SelectionCambridge, ENG, GB
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

We're on the lookout for an experienced Financial Controller / Site Accountant to join a high-performing site leadership team within a leading FMCG business. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded finance professional to step into a pivotal leadership role where your insights, initiative, and expertise will have a direct impact on performance and strategic direction.

As a key member of the Site Leadership Team, you'll be the driving force behind delivering accurate, timely, and actionable financial insight that supports operational excellence and drives decision-making across the business.

What you'll be doing :

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  • Taking ownership of financial controls , and site-level reporting \n
  • Leading the coordination of month-end and year-end processes within agreed timetables
  • Managing the rolling monthly forecast process, highlighting key variances, risks, and opportunities
  • Partnering closely with Finance Directors, IT, and other cross-functional teams to design and implement standardised, scalable reporting processes across the European business
  • Analysing legacy structures and transitioning the business to a more aligned and streamlined financial reporting approach
  • Embedding best-practice controls within systems such as SAP and Innova \n
  • Acting as a strategic voice on site, influencing decisions and leading change initiatives with confidence and clarity
  • Promoting a continuous improvement mindset in all aspects of financial reporting and performance measurement

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What you'll bring : n \n

  • Proven experience leading an operational finance team within a manufacturing or FMCG environment
  • A CIMA or ACCA qualification (essential)
  • Confidence working with stakeholders across multiple departments and business units
  • A natural curiosity and passion for improvement , always looking for smarter, more effective ways of working
  • Experience with SOX (preferred) and a solid understanding of internal control frameworks
  • Familiarity with SAP and Innova (or similar platforms)
  • A hands-on approach to team development, performance coaching, and leadership
  • Ability to set direction, inspire others, and build a high-performing, engaged finance function \n

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    The ideal candidate will :

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  • Be a strategic thinker who thrives on solving complex problems
  • Lead with empathy, clarity, and purpose
  • Build strong cross-functional relationships and foster a collaborative culture
  • Empower their team to think commercially and drive performance as if it were their own business
  • Act as a champion for talent development , recognition, and success across the team

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    This is more than a numbers role - it's about shaping the future of how finance supports operational excellence in a fast-paced, evolving FMCG environment.

    If you're ready to step into a role where your voice is heard, your ideas make a difference, and your leadership inspires others - we'd love to hear from you.

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  • nSeniority Level\n

    • Mid-Senior level

  • nIndustry\n \n

    • Food and Beverage Services

  • Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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  • nEmployment Type\n

    • Full-time

  • nJob Functions\n \n

    • Accounting / Auditing

  • Finance
  • General Business

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  • nSkills\n

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    Financial Analysis

  • Performance Measurement
  • Finance
  • Financial

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