Director of Finance

• Annual Salary: £160,000 - £180,000 per annum plus car allowance
• Location: Northwich, Cheshire with travel expectations
• Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a Director of Finance to lead the financial strategy and ensure the financial integrity of the operations for a powerhouse FMCG organisation. This pivotal leadership role requires a combination of financial acumen, governance expertise, and visionary leadership to drive sustainable growth and operational excellence.

Breakdown of the Role:

Relationship Development

• Develop strong, trusting relationships with peers who have responsibility for all functions as the leadership team within the Group
• Provide leadership, support and guidance to the wider Finance teams within the business
• Establishing effective relationships with site management teams is critical to success in this role
• Promote a business partnering approach between Finance and the other functions within the business.
• Work collaboratively, building strong effective relationships and links with colleagues in the US.
• Engage proactively and constructively with external stakeholders

Financial Excellence

• Develop and implement comprehensive financial strategies that align with the organisation's long-term goals.
• Collaborate with company leadership to drive business transformation and innovation
• Oversee all financial operations, including budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and compliance.
• Ensure robust financial governance and risk management practices to safeguard the organisation's assets and reputation.
• Provide insightful financial analysis to support decision-making and strategic initiatives

Financial Governance

• Financial reporting, statutory accounts; extended trail balance; Directors report; Notes to the accounts; UK FRS 102
• Monthly Accounts including Consolidated pack; Commentary; Variance Analysis; Accounting Policy owner; SAP owner; Balance sheet sign off; GRC reporting; Letter of representation – half year and full year accounts.
• Weekly Accounts including P&L; KPIs; Y&E
• Treasury including Cash management; Foreign Exchange – strategy & implementation
• Payroll, including HMRC compliance, payroll reporting and governance.

Commercial

• Strategic Plan, including Financial Models
• Annual Business Plan, including Sales plan; Operations plan; P&L
• Forecasting including Sales/cost of sales/gross margin/overheads/P&L/balance sheet/variance analysis
• Sales support including Customer and product profitability; Key contract negotiations; Pricing strategy/costings; Reconciliations; Credit limits; Credit insurance

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Full Qualified Accountant – ACA/ACCA or CIMA
• Ideally Practice trained with Industry experience
• Demonstrated expertise in financial management, governance, and strategic planning.
• Ideally experience of working within a multi-site or international organisation
• FMCG experience preferred

Benefits:

• Superb base salary as well as a yearly 30% bonus scheme
• £11,000 per year car allowance or company car
• Regular travel opportunities between manufacturing sites.
• Support for continuous professional development.

This is a superb role that, for the right person, will be a great opportunity to work for an organisation that really puts the employee at the forefront of what they do. With interviews to be set up ASAP, this is a role not to be missed out on so please apply via the link.