Head of Finance

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
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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:

Taking ownership of financial controls, and site-level reporting
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
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

? What you'll bring:

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

? The ideal candidate will:

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

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.

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Industry

Food and Beverage Services
Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Functions

Accounting/Auditing
Finance
General Business

Skills

Financial Analysis
Performance Measurement
Finance
Financial

Job Info
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Job Title:
Head of Finance
Company:
CV-Library
Location:
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Salary:
£70000 - £80000 Per annum Bonus
Posted:
Jun 10th 2025
Closes:
Jul 11th 2025
Sector:
Accounting, Financial & Insurance
Contract:
Permanent
Hours:
Full Time
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