At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial accounting and reporting while managing a small finance team.
- Company: Established consumer goods company with a strong international presence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, autonomy, professional development, and exposure to senior stakeholders.
- Other info: Opportunity for long-term progression and collaboration across multiple entities.
- Why this job: Shape finance processes and make a real impact in a supportive culture.
- Qualifications: Fully qualified accountant with five years' experience in senior financial management.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 65000 £ 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 in Richmond 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.
