An established, privately owned UK food business is seeking an experienced Finance Director to join its Board and Senior Leadership Team.Operating within a fast-paced, margin-sensitive food supply chain environment, the business partners with major UK retailers and customers. This is a pivotal Board role offering genuine strategic influence and the opportunity to shape financial performance within a commercially dynamic and operationally driven business.The RoleReporting to the Managing Director, the Finance Director will lead the financial strategy of the business, ensuring robust control, strong governance, and commercially driven decision-making.You will:Shape long-term financial planning, forecasting and scenario modellingLead accurate reporting, budgeting and cashflow managementPartner with Commercial and Operations to drive margin improvement and cost efficiencyProvide financial oversight across manufacturing, supply chain and distributionStrengthen controls, risk management and compliance frameworksLead and develop the Finance function while acting as a key strategic voice at Board levelProvide oversight of systems and technology to ensure scalable, data-driven performanceDeliver exciting projects around systems, reporting and CAPEXThis is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strategic capability and operational engagement.The PersonWe are seeking a qualified Finance leader (ACA, ACCA or CIMA) with proven experience as a Finance Director or senior financial ..... full job details .....