Head of Finance

Company: The CFO Practice
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Location: Croydon
Job Description:

A high-growth, global B2B food subscription business is seeking a Head of Finance in a newly created capacity to join its senior leadership team. The company supplies thousands of workplaces across the UK and Northern Europe with high-quality, sustainably sourced products and has built a strong reputation through consistent service quality, scale and customer retention.

With c.£45m of group revenue, an international footprint across the UK and mainland Europe, and a workforce of more than 500 employees, the business combines the stability of a well-established platform with clear ambitions for continued growth and operational improvement. The organisation operates with a flat, entrepreneurial structure that encourages hands‑on leadership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

The role

Reporting directly to the executive leadership team, the Head of Finance will take full ownership of the finance function, combining robust financial control with commercial and operational support in a fast-moving, operationally-led environment.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Full ownership of the global finance function, overseeing UK and European operations and ensuring consistent financial control, reporting and governance across the group
  • Leadership and development of a small, hands‑on finance team, building capability, accountability and a continuous improvement mindset
  • End-to-end responsibility for group management and statutory reporting, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and balance sheet integrity
  • Oversight of group consolidation across UK and European entities, including foreign‑currency subsidiaries and intercompany accounting
  • Delivery of clear, insightful reporting to the executive team and Board, translating financial performance into actionable commercial insight
  • Acting as a trusted commercial partner to senior leadership, supporting margin management, cost control, operational efficiency and growth initiatives

About you

  • Fully qualified accountant (ACA / ACCA / CIMA)
  • Experience operating as a Head of Finance or Group Financial Controller within a multi-entity environment
  • Strong grounding in group consolidation and ideally international reporting
  • Background in FMCG, food, logistics, manufacturing or subscription‑based businesses is beneficial
  • Hands‑on, commercially minded and comfortable working closely with senior stakeholders
  • Able to translate financial data into practical insight for non-finance leaders

This role will suit a finance leader seeking ownership, visibility, and influence, working closely with the executive team in an operationally driven business with clear growth ambitions.

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Posted: April 11th, 2026