Finance Director
Market Leading Branded Food Business
Basingstoke – Office Based 
*Are you a commercially focused Finance Director with collaborative, “can-do” attitude?
*Do you have a proven track record of successfully leading the finance function of a fast-moving FMCG Business?
*Are you looking for a new challenge / the next step in your career?

This could be the role that you have been looking for… 

We are looking for an ambitious and results-orientated Finance Director to join a rapidly growing branded food business headquartered in Basingstoke. 

Reporting to the Board, and as a key member of the Senior Leadership team, you will lead a small team (of 2), responsible for ensuring the proper and efficient management of the business’ financial systems. The Finance Director will also have involvement in the business’s commercial activities and strategies. 

Key Responsibilities:
*Financial Management and Reporting.
*Budgeting & Forecasting.
*Cash Flow Management.
*Internal Controls and Compliance.
*Financial Strategy and Planning.
*Payroll.
*Team Leadership and Development.
*Day to day and strategic commercial interface with Sales, Marketing and NPD teams

The above bullet points are designed as an overview of the role and are in no way definitive.
Comprehensive Job Specification available on request. 

The Individual:
*Proven experience as a Finance Director, or senior finance professional, gained in a manufacturing environment – ideally food but not essential.
*Strong understanding of financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management in a growing, fast-paced, growing organisation.
*Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels of the organisation.
*Hands-on approach with a willingness to dive into the details when necessary – we are looking for someone who is as comfortable delivering as they are delegating.
*ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified (or equivalent).
*Experience of working in a private/owner managed business would be an advantage but not essential.

The successful candidate will be rewarded with a basic salary of circa £100K (dependant on skills and experience) plus Car Allowance, Laptop, Phone and a generous Performance Related Bonus. 

This is a wonderful time to take a key role in a growing business that is competing strongly in an exciting market. The business has experienced considerable growth over the last 3 years and is targeting continued 15% YOY growth. 

This role may be suitable for you if you have experience as a Finance Director, Director of Finance, CFO, Chief Finance Officer, Head of Finance, Finance Business Partner and/or Financial Controller.

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