FMCG Organisation seeks an experienced hands-on Finance Director to join their business to assist in the transformation of the Finance function. The Finance Director will work closely with the Managing Director to lead a full review, redesign implementation of an efficient, insight-driven finance function that supports strategic decision-making, commercial growth, and compliance. The FinanceDirector will partner with internal stakeholders to improve and streamline the finance processes in order to facilitate greater transparency, financial insight, and ultimately growth across the business. This is a multi-faceted, hands-on leadership role within a stable yet growing company. Duties of the Finance Director include:

• Conduct a full diagnostic of the current finance function - structure, processes, systems, controls, reporting, and capability.

• Define and deliver a clear finance transformation roadmap with milestones, success metrics, and resource implications.

• Align finance strategy with the company’s wider business objectives and growth plans.Redefine our internal financial processes for international operations.

• Assess current team capability, redefine roles/responsibilities, and implement clear accountability.

• Coach and upskill finance team members to improve accuracy, ownership, and commercial awareness.

• Build cross-functional credibility with the leadership team, working closely with the Financial Controller, and embed finance as a business partner, not a back-office function.

• Assess our current management reporting processes, facilitating accurate, timely MI packs, dashboards, and forecasts that drive decision-making.

• Implement improved budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management processes.

• Strengthening financial controls, reconciliation processes, and audit readiness.

• Review and update accounting policies to ensure compliance with IFRS/GAAP and local regulatory requirements.

• Improve our structured month-end close process with clear timelines and ownership.

• Evaluate current accounting / ERP systems and recommend upgrades or replacements.

• Streamline manual processes through automation, standardisation, and improved documentation.

• Partner with the MD to provide financial insight that supports commercial decision-making and growth.

• Build robust models for scenario planning, pricing, and investment evaluation.

• Lead on cashflow forecasting and working capital management to ensure liquidity and risk management.!

• Support fundraising, investor reporting, and due diligence processes if applicable.

• Review and strengthen financial governance, internal controls, and compliance frameworks.

Requirements for the Finance Director include:

• Proven experience as a Finance Director within an SME environment - ideally in manufacturing, e-commerce, FMCG or retail, where you have navigated the complexities of stock, logistics and supply chain.
• Qualified accountant (CIMA, ACCA, ACA) with at least 5 years’ PQE.
• Natural ability to navigate complexity and difficult decision-making within a legacy accounting environment in order to build a first-class Finance function that supports our business.
• Evidence of leading finance transformation, process redesign, or systems implementation projects.
• Deep understanding of stock management, logistics, and supply chain finance
• Advanced ability to interpret and present financial data, build forecasts, budgets, and models, and provide commercial insight.
• Strong grasp of cash flow management, working capital optimisation, and CAPEX/OPEX.
• Experienced in implementing or upgrading accounting / ERP systems and introducing automation / standardisation in finance processes.
• Confident in managing audits, tax, and statutory compliance, ensuring robust internal controls.
• Change-orientated, pragmatic, and calm under pressure - thrives in evolving environments.

Benefits include bonus, pension, car, private medical and hybrid working.