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Finance Director

Candidate Source - TEAM
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 12 days
Location

Basingstoke, Hampshire RG22 4UY

Salary

£65,000 - £78,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Finance Director position is with a market-leading branded food business located in Basingstoke, requiring a commercially focused individual with a collaborative attitude.
  • Candidates should have a proven track record in leading the finance function within a fast-moving FMCG environment, ideally with experience in manufacturing.
  • The role involves financial management, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and team leadership, reporting directly to the Board.
  • Applicants must be ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified, with strong leadership and communication skills, and a hands-on approach to financial operations.
  • The successful candidate will receive a salary of approximately £100K, along with additional benefits such as a car allowance and performance-related bonuses.
Finance DirectorMarket Leading Branded Food BusinessBasingstoke – Office Based 
  • Are you a commercially focused Finance Director with collaborative, “can-do” attitude?
  • Do you have a proven track record of successfully leading the finance function of a fast-moving FMCG Business?
  • Are you looking for a new challenge / the next step in your career?
This could be the role that you have been looking for… We are looking for an ambitious and results-orientated Finance Director to join a rapidly growing branded food business headquartered in Basingstoke. Reporting to the Board, and as a key member of the Senior Leadership team, you will lead a small team (of 2), responsible for ensuring the proper and efficient management of the business’ financial systems. The Finance Director will also have involvement in the business’s commercial activities and strategies. Key Responsibilities:
  • Financial Management and Reporting.
  • Budgeting & Forecasting.
  • Cash Flow Management.
  • Internal Controls and Compliance.
  • Financial Strategy and Planning.
  • Payroll.
  • Team Leadership and Development.
  • Day to day and strategic commercial interface with Sales, Marketing and NPD teams
The above bullet points are designed as an overview of the role and are in no way definitive.Comprehensive Job Specification available on request. The Individual:
  • Proven experience as a Finance Director, or senior finance professional, gained in a manufacturing environment – ideally food but not essential.
  • Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management in a growing, fast-paced, growing organisation.
  • Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
  • Hands-on approach with a willingness to dive into the details when necessary – we are looking for someone who is as comfortable delivering as they are delegating.
  • ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent).
  • Experience of working in a private/owner managed business would be an advantage but not essential.
The successful candidate will be rewarded with a basic salary of circa £100K (dependant on skills and experience) plus Car Allowance, Laptop, Phone and a generous Performance Related Bonus. This is a wonderful time to take a key role in a growing business that is competing strongly in an exciting market. The business has experienced considerable growth over the last 3 years and is targeting continued 15% YOY growth. This role may be suitable for you if you have experience as a Finance Director, Director of Finance, CFO, Chief Finance Officer, Head of Finance, Finance Business Partner and/or Financial Controller.Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency.  Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to.

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