Head of Finance and Systems

Shape a function and lead meaningful transformation across a growing business.Join a high‑performing leadership team in a fast‑moving and resilient sector. About Our Client Our client is a well‑established, fresh produce values‑driven organisation operating at scale, with a strong leadership team and a clear growth agenda. The business has invested significantly in systems and transformation and is now seeking a finance leader who can ensure reporting, insight and automation are fully embedded, aligned and delivering value. Job Description Reporting to the CEO and working closely with the SLT, the role is built around three core pillars: Robust reporting and insight: Owning the integrity, cadence and clarity of management reporting, ensuring leaders have trusted, decision‑ready information.Senior leadership partnering: Acting as a true commercial partner to the SLT, translating financial insight into action and constructively shaping decisions.Technology, systems and automation: Serving as the finance lead, conduit and gatekeeper for systems adoption, automation and group‑wide transformation, ensuring technology is fit for purpose and fully adopted. The Successful Applicant The successful candidate will bring: Senior finance leadership experience within complex, multi‑stakeholder organisationsMust come from the a FRESH PRODUCE / FMCG sectorA track record of delivering high‑quality reporting and insight beyond the numbersProven ability to partner confidently with executive teams and influence outcomesExperience acting as the finance lead on systems, data, automation or transformation initiativesA pragmatic, commercially minded approach with the credibility to balance rigour and pace What’s on Offer Attractive base salarySignificant annual bonus, consistently paid over the last three yearsOpportunity to shape a growing, dynamic business in a resilient sectorExposure to a best‑in‑class, industry‑recognised leadership teamA broad, influential remit with real scope to drive change and modernisation