Head of Management Accounts / FBP in London

Reference: 4843427Job ID: 5423784Posted: 2026-11-06Closing date: 2027-02-04Location: LeedsSalary: 70,000 - 75,000 + Benefits (per annum)Job type: PermanentWorking pattern: Full timeIndustry: Manufacturing & Production / Senior Finance QualifiedCompany: HaysConsultant: Laura HawksworthHays office: Sheffield — Floor 2, Fountain Precinct, Balm GreenPhone: 0114 2760536Email: Laura.Hawksworth@hays.comHead of Management Accounts / Senior Finance Business PartnerWest Yorkshire | Hybrid & Flexible Working Up to 75,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus + Excellent BenefitsAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a qualified accountant to join a successful FMCG business in West Yorkshire in a senior and highly visible finance role.As Head of Management Accounts / Senior Finance Business Partner, you will lead the Management Accounting function whilst acting as a key commercial partner to senior stakeholders across Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Innovation and Development.This is much more than a traditional reporting role. You will provide the insight, challenge and commercial thinking that helps shape business decisions, improve profitability and support sustainable growth.The roleYou will take ownership of:Leading, coaching and developing the Management Accounting teamOwnership of monthly management accounts, reporting, commentary and performance analysisLeading budgets, forecasts, latest estimates and longer-term planningImproving forecasting accuracy and identifying emerging risks and opportunitiesPartnering with senior commercial and operational stakeholders across the businessProviding clear commercial insight around customers, brands, products, channels, pricing and marginsLeading profitability analysis and identifying opportunities to improve commercial performanceOverseeing trade investment, commercial accruals and off-invoice discount processesDeveloping meaningful MI, dashboards and reporting that supports better decision-makingModernising and simplifying reporting, forecasting and planning processesDriving greater automation, efficiency and control across the finance functionSupporting audit, statutory requirements and wider financial governanceYou will also champion the effective use of systems and technology including SAP, Power BI, Excel, and Copilot, helping the team move towards more efficient and insightful reporting.What we're looking forYou will be a qualified accountant, ACA, ACCA or CIMA, with strong commercial finance and management accounting experience gained within an FMCG environment.You will combine strong technical foundations with a genuinely commercial approach and will be comfortable challenging, influencing and partnering with senior stakeholders outside of finance.Previous team leadership experience is important, alongside a track record of developing people, improving reporting and driving better financial insight and decision-making.Experience working with SAP, Power BI, or similar reporting and commercial systems would be advantageous.What's on offer?Salary up to 75,000Car allowanceAnnual bonusHybrid workingFlexible working hours27 days' holiday + bank holidaysPensionHealthcareFree onsite parkingExcellent wider benefits packageThis is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious senior finance professional looking for a broad leadership role combining management accounting, commercial finance business partnering, team development and finance transformation within a successful FMCG environment.What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. #4843427 - Laura Hawksworth