At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial accounting and reporting while managing a small finance team.
- Company: Established international group in the Consumer Goods/Manufacturing sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and opportunities for long-term progression.
- Other info: Dynamic role with exposure to international stakeholders and a focus on collaboration.
- Why this job: Shape finance processes and gain visibility at senior levels in a supportive culture.
- Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant with strong budgeting and forecasting expertise.
The predicted salary is between 56700 - 69300 £ per year.
This organisation operates within the Consumer Goods / Manufacturing space and forms part of a large, well-established international group. In the UK, they are a mid-sized organisation with a strong financial footprint and multi-country responsibility. Their culture is rooted in respect, integrity, and a commitment to excellence in everything they do, with collaboration and accountability playing a central role in how teams work together.
This is a senior finance role with full ownership of accounting, controlling, and statutory reporting across the UK and Ireland. Reporting into the Finance Director, the Finance & Controlling Manager will lead the finance function, strengthen controls and systems, and act as a key business partner to senior stakeholders while managing and developing a small finance team.
Duties will include:
- Leading all financial accounting, controlling, and external reporting activities
- Producing monthly management accounts and submitting group reporting to strict deadlines
- Owning budgeting, forecasting, quarterly estimates, and annual planning processes
- Managing statutory accounts, audits, and regulatory submissions
- Acting as a senior bank and payment authoriser in line with delegated authority
- Providing variance analysis, risk identification, and commercial insight to support decision-making
- Developing finance systems, processes, and internal controls
- Managing and mentoring finance team members, driving capability and performance
- Partnering with the Finance Director on financial strategy and board-level support
You will be a fully qualified accountant (ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent) with at least five years’ experience in a senior financial management role. You will have strong budgeting and forecasting expertise, advanced Excel skills, and experience within an international or multi-currency environment. A confident leader, you will combine technical accuracy with commercial insight and the ability to influence non-financial stakeholders.
You will join a stable and well-structured organisation offering genuine autonomy, visibility at senior level, and the opportunity to shape finance processes across multiple entities. The role provides long-term progression, exposure to international stakeholders, and a supportive culture that values trust, collaboration, and professional development, alongside a competitive salary and benefits package.
Head of Finance (4209) employer: Wade Macdonald
Wade Macdonald is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Milton Keynes where innovation and collaboration thrive. With a strong focus on employee development and a commitment to driving meaningful HR initiatives, employees enjoy hybrid working arrangements, significant exposure to senior leadership, and the opportunity to influence the employee experience during a transformative period. Join us to be part of a supportive culture that values your contributions and fosters professional growth.
