Head of Finance

Head of Finance

Location: East Kilbride
Salary: -80K

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Finance to join a well-established and growing UK-based manufacturing business.

This is a key leadership role, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to drive profitability, operational efficiency, and strategic growth within a fast-paced FMCG environment.

You''ll lead the finance function, providing clear commercial insight while ensuring strong financial governance and compliance.

Strategic & Commercial Leadership

• Act as a trusted partner to senior leadership, influencing key business decisions
• Drive profitability through margin analysis, cost optimisation, and pricing strategy
• Provide insight into performance, risks, and growth opportunities
• Support long-term planning, budgeting, and forecasting

Financial Control & Reporting

• Oversee accurate and timely monthly management accounts
• Lead financial planning cycles and deliver clear, actionable MI
• Ensure compliance with UK GAAP / IFRS and statutory requirements
• Maintain robust financial controls and governance frameworks

Operational & Manufacturing Finance

• Monitor and control manufacturing costs (labour, waste, yield, overheads)
• Partner with operations to improve efficiency and reduce cost
• Analyse product profitability and support commercial decision-making
• Oversee Capex planning and ROI analysis

Cashflow & Working Capital

• Manage cashflow forecasting and liquidity
• Optimise working capital across stock, debtors, and creditors
• Maintain strong banking and funding relationships

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team
• Build a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
• Ensure strong succession planning and team capability

Governance & Compliance

• Lead audit processes and act as key contact for external auditors
• Ensure compliance with UK tax regulations (VAT, corporation tax)
• Maintain financial policies, procedures, and controls

Essential

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
• Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role
• Strong background in manufacturing or FMCG finance
• Advanced financial modelling and analytical capability
• Confident stakeholder manager with strong commercial acumen

Desirable

• Experience working with major UK retailers
• Exposure to private equity environments
• ERP system experience (e.g. SAP, Oracle, D365)

• Inspiring and visible leader who engages across all levels
• Commercially driven with a hands-on, proactive approach
• Resilient, results-focused, and solutions-oriented
• Passionate about continuous improvement and operational excellence

• Strategic, high-impact leadership role
• Opportunity to influence business performance and growth
• Work closely with senior stakeholders in a dynamic environment
• Be part of a business focused on innovation, quality, and continuous improvement

If you''re a commercially driven finance leader looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we''d love to hear from you.