ARK Finance Director - MANC

About the Role:

The Role
We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Finance Director to join our senior leadership team. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will take full ownership of XYZ Inc's financial strategy, planning, and control environment. This is a pivotal role at a critical stage of our growth, as we invest in manufacturing capacity, pursue European expansion, and navigate an increasingly complex commodity and cost environment.

Main Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities

Lead the full finance function across financial reporting, management accounting, FP&A, treasury, tax, and audit
Partner with the CEO and Board to shape business strategy, capital allocation, and M&A activity
Own the annual budgeting and long-range planning process across all business units
Deliver timely, accurate, and insightful financial reporting to the Board, investors, and lenders
Drive working capital optimisation and cash flow management across the supply chain
Manage relationships with external auditors, banks, and institutional investors
Lead, develop, and mentor a finance team of 35 across two sites
Ensure robust financial controls and full regulatory compliance across all jurisdictions

About You:

Essential Requirements

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA) with a minimum of 15 years post-qualification experience
Significant experience in a senior finance leadership role within FMCG, manufacturing, or consumer goods
Demonstrable track record of partnering at Board level and influencing strategic decisions
Strong commercial acumen with experience managing P&Ls of £200m+
Experience of managing finance functions across multiple sites or geographies
Excellent leadership and people management skills

Desirable

Experience of ERP implementation or transformation programmes
Exposure to private equity or listed company environments
European market experience

Our Benefits & Perks:

Annual performance bonus up to 25%
Car allowance
Private healthcare (family cover)
Enhanced pension (10% employer contribution)
30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

About Ferrero:

About XYZ Inc
XYZ Inc is a leading enterprise FMCG company with a portfolio of well-established consumer brands spanning food, beverage, and household goods. With operations across the UK and Europe, we manufacture and distribute at scale, serving major retail partners from supermarket multiples to convenience chains. We are a business built on operational excellence, commercial rigour, and a passionate team of over 2,000 people.

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