Our client is a leading UK food business known for quality, sustainability and long-standing customer partnerships. As the business enters an exciting phase of growth, it is investing significantly in finance systems, capability and process improvement.
This is far more than a traditional financial control role. Reporting to the Group Finance Director, you'll play a key role in shaping the future finance function, leading transformation initiatives, managing a high-performing team, and influencing strategic decision-making across the Group.
Join a Values-Led Culture -
Work within a collaborative, empowered environment that encourages ownership, development and continuous improvement.
Make a Commercial Impact -
Drive improvements across financial control, reporting, cash performance, governance and business performance.
Lead Transformation -
Play a central role in a wider finance transformation programme.
International Experience
- This role offer the opportunity to work in partnership with international business units, working with them to enhance their performance and that of the wider group.
Accelerate Your Career -
Gain exposure to senior leadership, board-level reporting and opportunities to deputise for the Group Finance Director.
Key Responsibilities
Lead Group reporting, consolidations, statutory accounts and audit delivery.
Strengthen financial controls, governance and risk management.
Oversee treasury, cash flow forecasting and working capital performance.
Provide commercial insight to support strategic decision-making.
Support ERP implementation and finance transformation initiatives.
Lead, develop and inspire a high-performing finance team.
About You
Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
Experience within large, complex, multi-entity or multinational organisations.
Strong background in Group reporting, controls, audit and governance.
Exposure to treasury, cash flow and working capital management.
Track record of finance transformation, ERP implementation or process improvement.
Credible, collaborative leader with the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
If you're an ambitious finance leader looking to combine technical excellence, commercial influence and transformation leadership within a growing business, we'd love to hear from you.
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Group Financial Controller in London employer: Drayton
At The Drayton, we pride ourselves on being more than just a workplace; we are a vibrant community that values exceptional service and innovative design. As a Chief of Staff, you will join a passionate, predominantly female team dedicated to redefining flexible office spaces, offering you the opportunity to shape our growth while enjoying a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and collaboration. With competitive salaries and a focus on creating outstanding working environments, The Drayton is an excellent employer for those looking to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic setting.
