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Interim Commercial Finance Director I B2C Consumer I Series C I London

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Interim Commercial Finance Director to drive financial strategy in a high-growth B2C subscription business. This pivotal role involves supporting strategic initiatives and enhancing finance processes during an exciting period of product launches and market expansions. The ideal candidate will possess significant experience in senior finance roles within the FMCG sector, showcasing strong leadership and business acumen. Join a dynamic team and play a crucial role in shaping the future of the company while ensuring financial targets are met in a competitive landscape.

Qualifications

  • Significant post-qualification experience in finance roles.
  • Proven experience in FMCG or similar fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

  • Support commercial finance function and align financial strategy with business goals.
  • Lead financial modeling and budgeting processes.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Budget Management

Strategic Decision-Making

Leadership Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Problem-Solving

Education

ACA Qualification

ACCA Qualification

CIMA Qualification

Job description

Interim Commercial Finance Director I B2C Consumer I Series C I London

This range is provided by Zanda. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Who is the business

Zanda is partnering with a high-growth B2C subscription-based business in the FMCG space. Having already experienced rapid growth, they are looking to strengthen their leadership team during an exciting period of new product launches and market expansions. Working closely with an impressive CFO, you will be responsible for supporting strategic initiatives while developing finance processes to sustain their growth journey.

The successful candidate will have previously supported a business in this space that has undergone a similar growth trajectory. This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading company, playing a pivotal role in shaping the financial strategy and ensuring continued success in a highly competitive industry.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support the commercial finance function, ensuring the financial strategy aligns with the business’s goals and growth plans.
  • Partner with senior leadership to drive strategic decision-making through robust financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
  • Lead the development of financial models and business plans to support key investment decisions, pricing strategies, and product launches.
  • Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance analysis to ensure the business meets its financial targets.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide insights on margin management, cost optimization, and profitability.
  • Develop finance processes to align with business growth.

Requirements:

  • ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualification with significant post-qualification experience.
  • Proven experience in a senior finance role within an FMCG or similar high-volume, fast-paced environment.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders.
  • Exceptional leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels of the business.
  • Strategic mindset with a hands-on approach to problem-solving and decision-making.
  • Experience managing large budgets and financial planning processes.

Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those candidates whose experience matches the requirements of our client. If you have not heard from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

To apply for this role, please use the Apply button, or alternatively, email your CV to Lorna.Wilson@zandasearch.com

Seniority level
  • Director
Employment type
  • Contract
Job function
  • Accounting/Auditing
  • Industries: Manufacturing and Consumer Services
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