Head of Finance

Robert Walters – Head of Finance – Permanent – Midlands – Hybrid - £80,000-£85,000 per annum Job title: Head of Finance Location: Midlands Salary: £80,000-£85,000 per annum Hours: Full time

Role details

Our client, a global leader in the FMCG and Wholesale Distribution industry, is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Head of Finance to join their UK Wholesale Division. This role offers the opportunity to work within an organisation that is committed to making the world a healthier, more sustainable place. The successful candidate will have the chance to work closely with operational management and commercial finance teams, maximising commercial opportunities and identifying risks and opportunities.

Responsibilities of the Head of Finance

As Head of Finance, you will be responsible for financial control, forecasting, commercial analysis, and decision support within the UK Wholesale Division. You will play a crucial role in managing the financial control environment for the division, ensuring profitability is maximised. Your role will also involve providing commercial analysis and insight, identifying best practices and implementing them across the division. Furthermore, you will support contractual arrangements with both customers and suppliers.

• Reporting: Prepare Monthly Board Reports and commentary and develop and report on KPIs.
• Business Partnering: Collaborate with senior leaders in the business to ensure alignment of financial goals and strategies.
• Data Analysis: Interpret financial and statistical data to keep Senior Management informed of key issues, risks, and opportunities.
• Business Development: Provide support, analysis, and reporting for new business initiatives.
• Forecasting & Budgeting: Organise and manage the division’s forecasting and budgeting processes.

What the successful candidate will bring

• Fully qualified accountant
• Excellent communication, organisational and interpersonal skills
• High influencing and negotiating skills
• Demonstrable experience of process improvement and stakeholder management
• Comfortable working under pressure and to tight deadlines

What sets this company apart

Our client is a global leader in the FMCG and Wholesale Distribution industry operating across 30 countries while serving many more. Their vertically integrated, optimised supply chain brings the grower and consumer ever closer together. They are committed to promoting best agronomic and sustainable practices from farm to fork with a mission to make the world a healthier, more sustainable place.

At the Robert Walters Group, we endeavour to contact all candidates to register their details. However, due to the high number of applications we receive, if we have not reached out to you within 72 hours, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

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