Marks Sattin are working with an exciting PE Backed FMCG organisation in Nottingham who are growing exponentially to recruit a Finance Director. The Finance Director will lead the finance function through the businesses future expansion plans.

The Finance Director will be a key member of the leadership team and key part of strategic decision making. Partnering with the Managing Director, the Finance Director will play a key role in the strategic development across the business, with emphasis on the bottom line, working capital and enhancing shareholder value.


Key Responsibilities of the Finance Director include:

• Providing useful financial insights to help aid better decisions making and strategy formulation
• Supporting the management team with key financial information and operational analytics
• Interacting effectively with various stakeholders of the business and establihing yourself as a trusted business advisor
• Driving a culture of accountability across the business and driving a continuous improvement culture
• Managing and developing the Finance, Costing and HR Teams
• Play a key role in strategic planning and follow up of monthly progress/reporting, both on financial control and business control (factory reporting)
• Organising and managing the budgeting, forecasting, financial and management reporting process
• Overseeing the preparation of weekly and monthly management accounts including and exploring variances and detailed commentary
• Preparation of the monthly board pack
• Liaising with the Directors - supporting them with financial understanding & driving efficiencies
• Managing year end accounts, statutory returns and liaising with banks, auditors and tax advisors

To be considered you must be:

• Qualified Accountant - ACA/ACCA/CIMA
• Experienced within an FMCG organisation (essential)
• A hands on Finance Director with the ability to lead a team efficiently and effectively
• A commercially astute and inspirational leader
• Experienced in cost accounting
• Have a continuous improvement approach
• Able to demonstrate confidence when communicating with stakeholders at all levels, including Directors

If you are excited by the opportunity of joining a rapidly growing business with further growth plans over the next 5 years, please do not hesitate to apply!