Head of Finance for a Fast Growth Food Chain, looking for a strong commercial leader

Your new company
I am currently recruiting a Head of Finance role for a Start-Up Food Chain , based in the Docklands. They are a privately owned business that produces a range of sauces and snack since 2009, they launched their product nationally to retail outlets such as Asda, Waitrose, Ocado, etc and their online platform. They've won prestigious awards for their sauces, from 'The Great Taste Awards', The Grocer Magazine's 'Best New Product Award'. As a growing business, they have established a fun, dynamic environment for their employees, they have recently partnered with a technology based business which would impact how they interact with their customer.


Your new role
They are currently growing their team and now looking for a Head of Finance. The ideal candidate would be a qualified accountant with 3-8years PQE in ideally food/franchisee industry, would also have varied experience in managing the AP/AR, banking treasury and internal reporting processes. Also would be managing the junior finance personnel, have full responsibilities of the commercial growth of the business, improving and implementing the financial and operation of the business. Also assisting with the ERP system migration from XERO to SAP, manage all legal aspect of the business including Corporate Law, Companies Act, Commercial agreement etc.


What you'll need to succeed
The ideal candidate would ideally be an ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified accountant with ideally FMCG or Franchise business model. Ideally have between 3-8years PQE and worked have passion to work in a dynamic start-up environment.


What you'll get in return
This role as a potential permanent opportunity, also this role would suit candidates that are looking for a challenge within a start-up environment. They are looking up to £400 per day and a salary base of £80,000 negotiable.

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