Finance Director - UK & Ireland

Overview

Finance & IT Director – AB Mauri UK & Ireland, a division of Associated British Foods plc (ABF). AB Mauri is a market leader in yeast and technical bakery ingredients, serving industrial and craft bakers across the UK and Ireland. ABF is a FTSE 100 group with operations in over 100 countries, 52 manufacturing sites and 8,200 employees. AB Mauri operates with a devolved model to enable fast, bold innovation backed by a world-class organisation.

AB Mauri UK & Ireland is seeking a Finance & IT Director to join the UK & Ireland Executive Leadership Team, partner with the Managing Director, shape business strategy, drive growth, and ensure strong governance across all financial and IT functions.

The Opportunity

This is a high-impact, strategic role for a commercially minded finance leader who thrives on transformation, shaping business direction, and delivering sustainable growth.

• Steering business strategy and financial performance across the UK & Ireland operations
• Building and strengthening a high-performing finance team
• Providing forward-looking insights and robust business partnering to enable data-driven decisions
• Leading M&A financial workstreams, from valuation and due diligence to integration
• Overseeing IT transformation, including the rollout of a next-generation ERP system
• Engaging with the EMEA Regional Leadership Team to influence strategy and share impactful business insights

Requirements / Qualifications

• A strong background in commercial finance, with a track record of driving growth and profitability through insight, challenge, and strategic influence
• Proven experience in strategic business partnering with Managing Directors, Sales, Operations, and R&D teams
• Ability to operate in a complex, multi-site business with a diverse customer base and broad product portfolio
• Sharp analytical and commercial instincts to translate financial data into actionable strategies that improve margins, pricing, and performance
• Experience leading financial planning, forecasting, and decision support in dynamic environments
• Ability to build credibility across the business with financial rigour and clear communication
• Track record of influencing at senior level within organisations and across regional or global structures
• Professional finance qualifications (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) and significant post-qualification experience in Food & Ingredients manufacturing or industrial environments

Job Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance
• Industries: Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Manufacturing

Application

If you’re a forward-thinking finance leader ready to make a tangible impact in a world-class business, please contact our search partners Paul.Don@qlmsearch.com and Sean.Lydon@qlmsearch.com to arrange a confidential discussion.

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