Your new companyYou'll be joining a well-established and highly respected SME FMCG manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and long standing customer partnerships. The organisation is proudly cash positive, financially stable, and continues to grow through both new product development and increased demand from its blue chip customer base. With a culture built on trust, accountability, and continuous improvement, this is a business that values its people and empowers its leaders to make a real impact.

Your new role
As Finance Director, you will take full ownership of the finance function, acting as a key member of the senior leadership team and a strategic partner to the leadership team. This is a genuinely autonomous role, giving you the freedom to shape financial strategy, drive performance, and influence decision-making across the business.
You will lead all aspects of financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, commercial analysis, and statutory reporting. You'll also play a pivotal role in supporting operational efficiency, improving systems and processes, and ensuring the business is positioned for sustainable long-term growth. With direct exposure to major customers and suppliers, you'll bring commercial insight that supports profitable relationships and future opportunities.

What you'll need to succeed
A fully qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with proven experience at Finance Director or Senior Finance level
Background in FMCG, manufacturing, or a similar fast-paced product led environment

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence at board level

Hands‑on approach, comfortable operating in an SME setting where you can shape and improve processes

Experience managing cashflow, forecasting, and financial planning in a growing business

A proactive mindset, able to work autonomously and drive strategic initiatives

Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships across the organisation and with external partners

What you'll get in return
You'll join a stable, profitable, and forward‑thinking business where your contribution will be visible, valued, and genuinely influential. This is an opportunity to shape the financial future of a growing FMCG manufacturer, working closely with an experienced and supportive leadership team. You'll benefit from a competitive salary and package, a high degree of autonomy, and the chance to make a meaningful impact in a business with an exciting future.

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