Head of Finance

MA are delighted to be partnering with a well-established £50-60m food & beverage manufacturing business to recruit a Head of Finance / Chief Accountant. The Opportunity This is a rare opportunity to join a highly successful, family-owned manufacturing business with a long-established heritage, strong market reputation and well-recognised brands. Reporting directly to the Managing Director and shareholders, this is the No.1 finance role within the business.The role offers genuine breadth and autonomy, combining responsibility for the day-to-day leadership of the finance function with the opportunity to influence decision-making at the highest level of the organisation. It would suit a hands-on Finance Director, Head of Finance or Financial Controller who enjoys operating close to the business whilst having a direct impact on its future direction The role is office based in London five days per week. Why join? Family-owned business with a long-established heritage and well-recognised brands. Role details • Lead and develop the finance team. • Take ownership of the monthly management accounts process and reporting timetable. • Provide financial insight and support to the Managing Director and shareholders. • Oversee budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management. • Manage year-end statutory accounts and external audit processes. • Ensure robust financial controls, governance and reporting procedures are maintained. • Oversee working capital, stock and inventory reporting. • Review and consolidate financial information from overseas operations where required. • Drive improvements to systems, reporting and finance processes. • Act as the senior finance leader across the organisation Skills required • ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualified. • Proven experience leading a finance function within a manufacturing, food & beverage, FMCG, engineering or similarly operational business. • Strong management accounts, statutory reporting and audit experience. • Experience managing and developing finance teams. • Commercially aware with the ability to support operational decision-making. • Hands-on, proactive and comfortable operating within an owner-managed environment.