Head of Finance (KD1435) East Kilbride, Scotland
Salary: GBP80000 - GBP80000 per annum
The Opportunity
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Head of Finance to join a well-established and growing UK-based manufacturing business.
This is a key leadership role, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to drive profitability, operational efficiency, and strategic growth within a fast-paced FMCG environment.
You’ll lead the finance function, providing clear commercial insight while ensuring strong financial governance and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic & Commercial Leadership
- Act as a trusted partner to senior leadership, influencing key business decisions
- Drive profitability through margin analysis, cost optimisation, and pricing strategy
- Provide insight into performance, risks, and growth opportunities
- Support long-term planning, budgeting, and forecasting
- Oversee accurate and timely monthly management accounts
- Lead financial planning cycles and deliver clear, actionable MI
- Ensure compliance with UK GAAP / IFRS and statutory requirements
- Maintain robust financial controls and governance frameworks
Operational & Manufacturing Finance
- Monitor and control manufacturing costs (labour, waste, yield, overheads)
- Partner with operations to improve efficiency and reduce cost
- Analyse product profitability and support commercial decision-making
- Oversee Capex planning and ROI analysis
Cashflow & Working Capital
- Manage cashflow forecasting and liquidity
- Optimise working capital across stock, debtors, and creditors
- Maintain strong banking and funding relationships
Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team
- Build a culture of continuous improvement and accountability
- Ensure strong succession planning and team capability
Governance & Compliance
- Lead audit processes and act as key contact for external auditors
- Ensure compliance with UK tax regulations (VAT, corporation tax)
- Maintain financial policies, procedures, and controls
About You
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA)
- Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role
- Strong background in manufacturing or FMCG finance
- Advanced financial modelling and analytical capability
- Confident stakeholder manager with strong commercial acumen
- Experience working with major UK retailers
- Exposure to private equity environments
- ERP system experience (e.g. SAP, Oracle, D365)
Leadership Style
- Inspiring and visible leader who engages across all levels
- Commercially driven with a hands-on, proactive approach
- Resilient, results-focused, and solutions-oriented
- Passionate about continuous improvement and operational excellence
Why Apply?
- Strategic, high-impact leadership role
- Opportunity to influence business performance and growth
- Work closely with senior stakeholders in a dynamic environment
- Be part of a business focused on innovation, quality, and continuous improvement
Interested?
If you’re a commercially driven finance leader looking for your next challenge in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.
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