Head of Finance - Food Manufacturing

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 change * Ambition 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 & Details * Salary: £70,000 * Role: Head of Finance (FD‑track) * Location: Surrey