At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategy and influence key business decisions across your region.
- Company: Join a major UK household brand at a pivotal moment of change.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 10% pension, hybrid working, and career acceleration.
- Other info: Visible role with travel, offering real exposure to senior leadership.
- Why this job: Shape the future of finance in a fast-paced, impactful environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in finance with a proactive mindset and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 52000 - 62000 £ per year.
A ROLE THAT PUTS YOU AT THE CENTRE OF CHANGE. This isn’t just another Finance Manager role. This is an opportunity to step into a business at a pivotal moment - where an entire industry is evolving, and finance is being repositioned at the heart of decision-making. You’ll be joining a major UK household brand as it transitions into a more complex, diversified model spanning corporate partnerships, contract services, and commercial operations. It’s fast-moving, high-impact, and full of opportunity for the right person.
YOUR ROLE IN THE STORY. This is a true end-to-end regional role. You’ll take ownership of your region - not as a reporter of numbers, but as a Finance Business Partner who shapes what happens next. From month-end through to commercial insight, you’ll be embedded in the business, working directly with operational leaders and influencing performance on the ground.
WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT. This isn’t a layered, hierarchical environment where finance sits in the background. You’ll have direct exposure to senior leadership, including MDs who are genuinely engaged and commercially curious. You’ll be trusted to:
- Own your regional P&L
- Partner with General Managers across multiple depots
- Deliver meaningful, real-time insight
- Play a role in bids, tenders, operational and commercial decisions
And importantly, you’ll be given the space to think, challenge and improve - not just execute.
THE COMMERCIAL EXPOSURE. This is where the role really stands out. You won’t just be reporting on performance - you’ll be helping shape it. Across your region, you’ll be involved in:
- Understanding revenue and cost drivers in detail
- Supporting commercial and contract bids
- Contributing to commercially significant decisions
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE. Success here isn’t just about delivering a clean month-end. It’s about:
- Spotting issues early and asking the right questions
- Translating numbers into clear, actionable insight
- Building credibility with operational stakeholders
- Improving processes and raising the standard of output
You’ll be working largely autonomously, so mindset matters.
WHAT THEY'RE LOOKING FOR. This role is deliberately designed for someone in the middle - not purely technical, not purely commercial. You might be:
- A Management Accountant or Finance Business Partner wanting more ownership
- A Financial Accountant looking to become more commercially involved
- A newly qualified ACA/ACCA/CIMA ready for a broader role
What matters most:
- Confidence to engage and challenge
- Curiosity to understand how the business really works
- Willingness to get into the detail when needed
- A proactive, improvement-focused mindset
THE REALITY OF THE ROLE. This is a visible, hands-on role across multiple locations. Travel across your region (typically up to 3 days per week). Regular time in depots and with operational teams. A mix of structured reporting and unstructured problem-solving. It will suit someone who enjoys being in the business, not just behind a desk.
WHAT YOU'LL GET IN RETURN. Salary of c£52000 - £62,000. 10% employer-matched pension. Hybrid working (typically 3 days on-site). Real exposure to senior leadership. A genuine platform to accelerate your career.
FINAL THOUGHT. If you’re looking for a role where you can:
- Own something end-to-end
- Develop commercially, not just technically
- Be part of a business going through real change
This is one of those opportunities that doesn’t come around often.
Regional Finance Manager / Business Partner in Leeds employer: International Flavors & Fragrances Inc.
Join a dynamic international FMCG business in West Yorkshire as an Interim Financial Controller, where you will have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on finance operations. With a hands-on culture and a focus on meaningful project work, this role offers high visibility with senior leadership and the chance to influence key financial processes. Enjoy a supportive team environment that values your insights and encourages professional growth, all while working in a vibrant location that fosters innovation and collaboration.
Contact Details:
International Flavors & Fragrances Inc. Recruitment Team
