Head of Finance

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom Harmonic Finance™ | Certified B Corp Full time
Head of Finance | High-Growth FMCG Scale-Up | London/Remote

We're delighted to be working with a rapidly growing, award-winning FMCG start-up on the search for an ambitious and commercially astute Head of Finance to lead their financial strategy during an incredibly exciting phase of growth.

This vibrant, purpose-led company has quickly established itself as a standout innovator within the food & beverage industry, rapidly expanding distribution across major UK retailers and building a passionate community around their product. With sustainability at their core, they've already gained significant market recognition, achieved substantial year-on-year growth, and positioned themselves perfectly for further international expansion.

The Role:

As Head of Finance, you'll have the chance to shape the financial future of a fast-moving, entrepreneurial brand. Reporting directly to the leadership team, you'll have end-to-end responsibility for financial planning, analysis, strategy, operations, and compliance. You'll provide critical insight to drive informed decision-making across the business, collaborating closely with every department to fuel continued growth.

This role offers the unique chance to step into a position of significant influence, guiding the financial performance and strategic direction of the business as they expand into new markets.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead financial planning, forecasting, and budgeting aligned with ambitious growth objectives.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to the senior leadership team, providing actionable insights to drive profitability and sustainable expansion.
  • Build and develop a high-performing finance team, embedding robust processes and nurturing professional growth.
  • Full ownership of P&L management, cash flow forecasting, and balance sheet oversight, presenting the figures at board meetings.
  • Develop dynamic financial models to support decision-making, scenario planning, margin optimization, and business scalability.
  • Manage all financial operations, including payment processing, international banking, invoice management, and regulatory compliance.
  • Ensure the business maintains strong liquidity and effective cash management practices.
  • Enhance financial systems and controls to support rapid global expansion.
  • Provide commercial analysis and support to drive profitability and cost efficiencies.
  • Influence product strategy, pricing, and supply chain decisions through insightful financial input.

What we need to see:

  • ACA / ACCA / CIMA / ICAS Qualified (or equivalent).
  • Demonstrated experience leading finance within a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
  • Strong understanding of international finance, tax compliance.
  • Comfortable balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution.

What we would like to see:

  • Experience bringing finance in house from previously outsourced accounting.
  • Experience within EU markets / experience with FMCG or Grocery.
  • Experience within a Private Equity (PE) or Venture Capital (VC) backed start-up or scaleup.

At Harmonic, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace. We actively welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and assure you that every candidate will be thoughtfully considered for the roles we represent, without regard to race, religion, gender expression, disability, or sexual orientation.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

Food and Beverage Manufacturing, Retail, and Accounting

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