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Head of Finance UK
2 weeks ago
Zeus Packaging is one of the largest packaging companies in Europe, supplying a wide range of sustainable packaging solutions across multiple industries including food, retail, logistics, healthcare, and manufacturing. With operations across the UK, Ireland, and international markets, Zeus is committed to innovation, customer focus, and sustainability.
Our UK operations are expanding, and we are seeking a highly motivated and commercially astute
Head of Finance U
K to play a pivotal role in leading financial management and strategy across the UK network.
SUMMARY OF ROLE
The Head of Finance UK will oversee all financial activities across the UK sites, ensuring robust financial control, accurate reporting, and strategic decision support to drive growth and profitability. This individual will partner closely with the UK Managing Director, Group CFO, and senior leadership team, while also leading a high-performing finance team.
This is a site-based role in Stone, UK with regular travel required across UK operations to maintain strong financial oversight and engagement with business units.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Leadership & Strategy
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and analysis across all UK sites.
- Partner with senior leadership and operational managers to drive business performance, cost control, and margin improvement.
- Provide strategic financial insights to support decision-making and long-term growth initiatives.
Financial Control, Cashflow & Compliance
- Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting.
- Manage UK cashflow effectively, optimising working capital, monitoring liquidity, and forecasting funding requirements.
- Oversee statutory accounts preparation, audits, tax compliance, and regulatory requirements.
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls and risk management practices
Business Partnering & Commercial Support
- Act as a trusted business partner to operational and commercial leaders across the UK network.
- Support commercial teams with pricing strategies, contract reviews, and profitability analysis.
- Provide financial modelling and scenario analysis for investment decisions, acquisitions, and new initiatives
- Challenge assumptions and influence decision-making to ensure financial rigour.
AI & Process Improvement.
- Drive adoption of AI, automation, and digital finance tools to enhance reporting accuracy, forecasting, and decision-making.
- Lead process improvement initiatives that streamline workflows, reduce costs, and improve scalability.
- Stay ahead of emerging financial technologies, advising leadership on strategic opportunities for innovation and ROI
Entity Integration & ERP Alignment
- Support the integration of newly acquired or merged UK entities into group financial structures.
- Lead and assist in ERP system implementation, ensuring UK processes are aligned with group standards.
- Drive process harmonisation, data consistency, and system improvements across UK sites.
- Collaborate with Group IT and Finance to deliver smooth transitions during integration projects.
Team Leadership
- Lead, coach, and develop the UK finance team, ensuring high standards of accuracy, accountability, and professional growth.
- Foster a culture of collaboration between finance, operations, and commercial teams
SCOPE OF POSITION
Business Unit
s Covered: Zeus I&T, Zeus Food, Swanline, Weedon, Boxmart, Smith Bateson, Empire Tapes, Simpac Group and other UK entities.
The post holder will be expected to work any hours required in the execution of his/her duties. The role has line management responsibility of Financial Controllers in all UK businesses.
LOCATION
This position is located at Stone, UK (with regular travel to other UK sites)
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Proven experience in a senior finance role.
- Strong track record in managing cashflow, working capital, and financial control within multi-site operations.
- Demonstrated success in business partnering with commercial and operational leaders.
- Hands-on experience with ERP implementation and process alignment.
- Excellent technical accounting knowledge, financial analysis, and decision support skills.
- Leadership capability with experience building and developing finance teams.
- Willingness to travel regularly a
cross UK
sites.
Desirable
- Experience in manufacturing, packaging, FMCG, or distribution sectors.
- Exposure to post-acquisition integration, or large-scale system projects.
- Commercial mindset with the ability to balance financial control and growth support.
