FD new Temp

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:

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About Ferrero:

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

DE&I at Ferrero:

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.

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