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Are you a commercially minded Finance Director ready to shape strategy at the heart of a growing FMCG business?

Do you thrive on leading international finance teams and influencing senior leadership decisions?

Could your expertise in UK and German finance make a lasting impact in a pivotal 12-month role?

MacGregor Black are partnering with a Leading FMCG Business on the search for a Part-Time Finance Director. This is a remote fixed-term (12 month) contract position based in the United Kingdom, with occasional travel to UK and Germany.

The successful candidate will report and work closely with the CEO, delivering a clear overview of the company’s financial position and leading small finance teams based in both the UK and Germany. This is a pivotal role responsible for all aspects of financial management and leadership you would expect at Finance Director level, supporting the business through a period of growth and strategic development.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial leadership to the CEO and senior management team.
• Lead and develop small finance teams across the UK and Germany.
• Oversee all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Deliver consolidated financial results and provide regular analysis and insight to drive business performance.
• Ensure compliance with accounting, tax, audit, and legal requirements in both the UK and Germany.
• Manage relationships with auditors, banks, and other external stakeholders.
• Provide oversight of cash flow management, working capital, and cost control.
• Support investment decisions, business cases, and strategic projects.
• Drive improvements in financial systems, processes, and controls across the group.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven track record in a Finance Director (or equivalent senior finance leadership) role.
• Experience of working in or with German entities and financial regulations.
• Background in FMCG, or a related sector strongly preferred.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to manage and develop small, multi-country teams.
• Excellent financial planning, analysis, and reporting skills.
• Commercially minded, with the ability to influence strategic decision-making.
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualified accountant.

For more information, contact Carl Maw today.