Head of Finance

Alliance Group Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job description

About Us

Alliance Group takes pride in being New Zealand's only 100% farmer-owned red meat company, supplying exceptional products and services to over 65 countries.

With teams in New Zealand, the UK, North America, and Singapore, we combine scale and expertise to deliver exceptional service for our farmers, people, and customers. Our UK office plays a key role in strengthening our presence in the European market and we have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, passionate individual to facilitate this vision.

We've cultivated a culture around our 6 values, and we actively see our people living our Way We Work behaviours aligning with our values every day. This looks like owning our outcomes, embracing changes, or building relationships. We have an opportunity for you to become an Alliance values influencer too where you walk the walk and talk the walk.

The Role

We are seeking an experienced finance professional to play a crucial role in driving financial performance, business strategy, and operational efficiency. Leading a small, high-performing finance team, you'll provide strategic financial insights to senior leadership and ensure compliance with financial regulations.

The Head of Finance will:

• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis to support business decisions.
• Prepare Monthly Board Reports/business reviews and management reports while ensuring adherence to financial regulations.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to provide financial insights and risk assessments.
• Identify and implement efficiencies to enhance reporting and financial processes.
• Coach and develop a high-performing finance team of two, fostering a culture of excellence.
• Engage with external finance institutions (banks & insurers), auditors, regulatory bodies, and internal teams, including occasional evening calls with New Zealand stakeholders.
• Contribute to some office management tasks as part of a small office team.

About You

We're looking for an experienced finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. You'll bring:

• 3+ years' experience in financial accounting, business partnering, or a similar commercial role.
• A bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or Business + CPA/ACCA/CMA (or equivalent).
• Ability to translate complex financial data into actionable insights.
• Advanced skills with financial software, AI tools, and both modern and legacy systems.
• Ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
• Ability to influence at board level and engage senior stakeholders confidently.
• Ability to manage urgent demands while maintaining a solution-focused approach.
• Experience in meat manufacturing or international business would be desirable.

What's in it for you?

Alliance Group offers a diverse range of benefits because we are committed to supporting you through your professional career with us. We do this by offering benefits including:

• Competitive Salary
• Pension Scheme
• Medical Insurance Subsidy
• Travel Allowance
• 25 days annual leave days + 2 charity days

This is an exciting opportunity for a finance leader who thrives in a commercial environment and is looking to make a real impact. If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you!