Head of Finance UK

We're Hiring: Head of Finance UK

Windsor, UK | Full-time | Hybrid (minimum 2 days/week in-office)

At Perfetti Van Melle, we’re known for creating some of the world’s most iconic and joyful brands — from Mentos and Chupa Chups to Fruittella and Smint. Operating in over 150 countries, we combine global reach with local relevance. Join us in Windsor and play a key role in driving our UK business forward.

Role Overview

We are seeking a strategic and commercially focused Head of Finance UK to join our UK leadership team. This is a senior-level position reporting to the Director of Commercial Finance, BU Europe, and acting as a true business partner to the UK Managing Director and Commercial Leadership Team.

You’ll be responsible for strengthening the financial performance of our UK operations through sharp commercial insight, strategic leadership, and end-to-end finance ownership — from partnering to compliance.

Key Responsibilities

Business Partnering & FP&A

Partner with Sales, Marketing & Key Accounts to support pricing, promotions, and customer profitability

Lead budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and monthly performance reporting

Cost & Cash Management

Drive Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) improvement initiatives and oversee receivables

Ensure accurate tracking of costs and enable ROI-driven decisions

Collaborate with central finance on margin optimization and innovation costing

Statutory, Tax & Compliance

Ensure full compliance with Dutch and UK GAAP

Oversee corporate, transfer pricing, and environmental tax requirements

Lead internal and external audits and monitor compliance with policies and controls

Maintain an up-to-date Delegation of Authority (Terms of Reference)

Financial Operations Oversight

Coordinate with Shared Services Centre (SSC) on R2R, P2P, and VAT processes

Ensure timely and accurate financial statements and reporting

Leadership

Lead, develop, and empower a high-performing local finance team

Foster a culture of continuous improvement and collaboration

Build strong relationships with local and global stakeholders

What We’re Looking For

You have experience in:

Commercial finance within an FMCG or consumer goods environment

Financial planning, forecasting, and performance analysis

Strategic business partnering that drives decision-making

Navigating UK financial compliance and regulatory requirements

Working in matrixed teams and across shared service structures

UK retail dynamics — particularly grocery and discounter channels

ERP and financial systems (preferably SAP/SAP S4), trade spend systems (BluePlanner), reporting tools (Teetic/Hyperion/PBCS), and advanced Excel/Power BI skills

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics

Professional financial qualification (e.g. ACCA, CIMA, CPA)

MBA or MSc is a plus

What We Offer

Bonus: 15% of base salary (Management Incentive Plan)

Pension: 8% employer contribution

Enhanced Family Leave: Maternity, Paternity & Adoption

Private Health & Dental Insurance (Bupa)

Income Protection & Life Assurance (4x base salary)

Worldwide Travel Insurance

Annual Leave: 27 days + option to purchase 3 additional days

L&D Support: £1,500 annual budget + Learn Upon access

Plus:

Monthly office lunches, snacks, drinks, and breakfast items

Wellbeing sessions throughout the year

Retail, gym & cinema discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Access to 24/7 confidential support via GroceryAid

If you're a finance leader ready to make an impact at the highest levels and shape the commercial success of a globally loved brand — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now to join one of the most innovative and playful companies in FMCG.