Finance Director

Sector:FMCG
Job type:Perm
Salary/Rate:£125,000 per annum
Town/City:City of London
County:Greater London
Job ref:608-18 S12
Post Date:22. 04. 2026
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Daniel MacKenzie
Daniel MacKenzie
Daniel MacKenzie | Director
+44 (0)203 884 1616
dan@harpermay.com

About the Role

In FMCG, success is driven by pace, margin discipline, and the ability to turn data into decisive action. When volumes are high and competition is intense, finance must sit at the centre of strategy — not simply report on it.

An established and growing FMCG business is seeking a Finance Director to join the executive team and lead financial strategy, commercial performance, and operational control across the organisation. With a broad product portfolio and multi-channel distribution, the business requires a leader who can balance growth ambition with financial rigour.

The Role
Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the Board, the Finance Director will take full ownership of the finance function. This is a highly commercial leadership role, responsible for shaping long-term financial direction while ensuring robust reporting, cash management, and governance frameworks remain in place.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and deliver the financial strategy aligned to business growth objectives

  • Partner with sales, marketing, and operations to optimise margin and pricing strategy

  • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning across product lines and channels

  • Manage cash flow, working capital, and inventory performance

  • Strengthen financial controls, governance, and internal reporting frameworks

  • Provide clear performance insight and challenge at executive and Board level

  • Support strategic initiatives including expansion, product launches, and investment decisions

  • Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing finance team

Candidate Profile

  • ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified

  • Proven senior finance leadership experience within FMCG or a high-volume product-led environment

  • Strong commercial acumen with experience driving margin improvement and operational efficiency

  • Confident operating at executive and Board level

  • Demonstrated ability to balance strategic oversight with operational delivery

  • Credible leader with the ability to influence and challenge senior stakeholders

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