Chief Finance Strategist

2 days ago


Preston, Lancashire, United Kingdom Gafoor Full time
Job Title: Financial Leadership Director

We are seeking a highly experienced Financial Leadership Director to join our family-owned business in Preston. As a key player in the sector, we supply poultry products to leading blue chip manufacturers nationally.

About the Role:

  • The company is looking for a 'hands-on' Financial Leadership Director with a background in FMCG manufacturing, who will report directly to the Commercial Director.
  • You will hit the ground running and take on the role with energy and strong technical ability.
  • Alongside the main business, you will oversee the financial management of the company's subsidiaries.

Please note that the company is not offering sponsorship opportunities, therefore candidates must have the legal right to live and work in the UK to apply for this role.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage a small team including all areas of business finance.
  • Prepare statutory accounts, management accounts, and VAT returns.
  • Maintain excellent communication and foster strong working relationships with banks, auditors, HMRC, and 3rd parties.
  • Prepare monthly Management Accounts and maintain an accurate P&L.
  • Responsible for meeting reporting deadlines, including HMRC, ONS, companies house, annual audit management, and pension scheme reporting.
  • Attend meetings and deliver a monthly board pack including sales performance, budgets, and forecasting.
  • Be an active member of the company's leadership team and play a key role in shaping the day-to-day management and culture of the business.
About You:
  • Fully Qualified (CIMA/ACCA/ACA).
  • Highly proficient in the Microsoft suite (Excel pivot tables, V-Lookups).
  • Experience in the use of accounting systems, specifically SAGE 500.
  • Demonstrated ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Proven leadership skills in a large manufacturing operation with a multicultural workforce.
  • Proven track record of achieving results.
  • The skills to act as a mentor to develop financial awareness within other business functions and managers.
  • Proven ability to forecast requirements, analyse, and understand variances.
  • A commercial outlook, familiar with profit improvement plans.

We offer a competitive salary of £62,500-£72,500 per annum, dependent on experience. The location is Preston, Lancashire, UK. This is a full-time, permanent position.



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