We’re looking for a Head of Finance – Operations to join our squad at a truly exciting time in our growth journey. As the finance lead and strategic partner for our Operations organisation, you will oversee the on-site Management Accounting teams and help make balanced financial decisions. You will be responsible for leading all financial management across Manufacturing, Warehouse, Fulfilment and Logistics, and driving robust financial control and reporting.
Requirements
- 6+ years post-qualified CIMA/ACCA/ACA/equivalent experience
- Strong background in operations finance, manufacturing finance, cost accounting or supply chain finance
- Experience working in an FMCG, manufacturing, or food production business
- Deep understanding of OEE, standard costing, variance analysis, yield & waste, labour and overhead absorption, stock valuation & inventory control, manufacturing KPIs and operational performance metrics
- Experience working closely with operational teams on the ground
- Demonstrated ability to act as the finance lead and strategic partner to non-financial operational departments
- Strong problem-solver, able to adapt quickly and thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
- Experience leading and developing a team, ideally across site/office locations
- Excellent communicator and storyteller, including an ability to explain operational finance concepts to non-finance teams
- Highly solution-orientated with a continuous improvement mindset
- Proven capability to horizon-scan and identify efficiency opportunities before they arise
Benefits
- 257.5 hours of holiday per year
- Plus an extra day for each year of service (up to 5 days)
- 39 hours of pre-booked paws days to support good wellbeing and self care
- Unlock a £500 annual budget for personal learning and development
- Enhanced parental leave
- Get discounted Private Medical Insurance with Vitality Healthcare
- Discounted Gym membership with ‘MyGymDiscounts’
- Satisfy your taste buds with subsidised food from a variety of street food vans, and of course, pay day pizza!
- Treat your furry friend with an employee discount on Butternut Box
- Say goodbye to parking woes with free parking and electric car charging
- Team socials & events
