Head of Finance - Food Manufacturing - South East This is a chance to join a debt-free, fast-growing SME where you'll see the impact of your decisions immediately. With no financial handbrake and a plan to scale revenue four-fold, the business is entering a major transformation phase — and the finance function needs a leader who can match that ambition. You'll work closely with a range of individuals, including a Harvard-trained owner, so you must be able to converse at a high level, simplify complexity, and bring clarity to strategic decisions. This is a role for someone who wants to step up, shape a modern finance function, and grow into a Finance Director as the business scales. What You'll Lead Full ownership of finance in a fast-moving food manufacturing environment Driving financial performance as the business targets £20-30m revenue over the next five years Supporting planning and delivery as the company opens a new factory Challenging assumptions, influencing senior stakeholders, and raising the bar across operations Building a modern, commercially focused finance function What You Bring CIMA-qualified (preferred) Strong raw financial talent - analytical, commercially minded, and fast-thinking Ideally experience in food manufacturing or FMCG Ability to explain your thought process clearly to the wider business Confidence to challenge respectfully and drive changeAmbition to become Finance Director as the business scales Why This Role Matters The company is entering a transformation phase: No debt more freedom New factory more capacity Growth to £20-30m more complexity Owner who values intelligence more strategic influence You won't just "run the numbers". You'll help shape the future. Package
Head Of Finance - Food Manufacturing in Surrey employer: Top Chain Talent Ltd
Join a dynamic and fast-growing international business at the Surrey/Hampshire border, where you will have the chance to shape HR processes in a multi-site environment. With a focus on employee experience and significant growth, this role offers unique opportunities for professional development and collaboration with a newly appointed HR Director. Embrace the challenge of supporting a diverse workforce while contributing to the evolution of HR systems in an exciting and modern workplace.
