Your new company Hays are partnering exclusively with a leading international food manufacturing business to recruit their new Head of Finance. This company is a well-established and highly reputable organisation with operations worldwide and represents a vast portfolio of iconic brands. We are seeking a highly commercial finance professional to be part of the senior leadership and drive positive growth across a multi-site operation. Your new role This role will report to a Group FD and play a key role in the strategic leadership of the UKandI division. The role partners with factory finance and operational leadership to develop and deliver medium and long-term strategic goals. You will be highly involved in the delivery of financial commitments by undertaking cost-saving initiatives, capital projects, supply chain analysis and structural change and transformation. More specifically, your accountabilities will include the following:Partnering with factory general managers and lead teams to drive and deliver the long-term strategic plans, meeting performance metrics of each site, while feeding into the larger group strategy.Enable the leadership team to make informed choices regarding capex / working capital optimisation and financial commitment delivery.Coach and develop a team of 3 Finance Business Partners and a team of 5 within FPandA on driving site performance for cost and cash, ensuring operational discipline and developing financial acumen.Act as a coach to the Shared ..... full job details .....