Director of Finance

Leprino Foods Company; Northwich, Llangefni; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food manufacturer is seeking a Director of Finance to oversee financial operations in the UK. This senior role involves managing budgets, forecasting, and compliance while collaborating with operational teams. Ideal candidates will have extensive finance leadership experience, particularly in complex, multi-site environments. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and bonuses

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid parental leave

401(k) plan with profit-sharing

Wellness incentives

Qualifications

• Extensive experience leading finance functions at a senior level.
• Ability to present financial information to non-finance colleagues.
• Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial leadership for Leprino Europe.
• Build relationships with the leadership team to support business functions.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and compliance management.
• Guide financial governance and risk management frameworks.
• Manage weekly and monthly financial reporting routines.

Skills

Leadership in finance

Interpersonal relationship development

Complex multi-site experience

Education

Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA)

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Leprino

Within our Corporate Finance team located in the United Kingdom (role can be based in Northern Ireland, Wales, or England locations) – Leprino is seeking a Director, Finance to help move our organisation to even greater heights of operational excellence and growth! We take pride in our vision to be "world's best," and it’s why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate.

Overview

Within our Corporate Finance team located in the United Kingdom (role can be based in Northern Ireland, Wales, or England locations) – Leprino is seeking a Director, Finance to help move our organisation to even greater heights of operational excellence and growth. We take pride in our vision to be "world's best," and it’s why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate.

Responsibilities

• This position acts as the CFO-equivalent for Leprino Europe, overseeing all financial leadership and partnering closely with operational and commercial teams.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across the Leprino Europe leadership team, working collaboratively to support all business functions.
• Lead the full suite of financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, statutory reporting, compliance, and treasury management.
• Oversee the development of monthly management accounts, financial analysis, variance reports, and insightful commentary to aid decision-making.
• Deliver the annual business plan and strategic plan financial models, ensuring alignment with broader commercial objectives.
• Guide financial governance activities including statutory accounts, tax filings, cash management, foreign exchange strategy, and risk management frameworks.
• Partner closely with operational and commercial teams, contributing financial expertise to customer negotiations, product pricing, and profitability reviews.
• Manage weekly and monthly reporting routines, including consolidated financial packs and performance KPIs.
• Lead robust cashflow forecasting and ensure strong working capital management practices.
• Collaborate frequently with senior US-based leadership to align financial reporting standards and expectations.
• Serve as a visible and trusted partner across our UK sites in Northwich and Llangefni, with regular in-person engagement.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement in financial processes, controls, and team development!
• Act as a champion of our corporate values, promoting transparency, accountability, and a spirit of progress.

Reporting Structure

• This position reports to the Leprino Europe CEO & General Manager
• Direct reports include the Head of Financial Control and the Head of Finance Projects & FP&A

You Have At Least (Required Qualifications)

• Extensive experience leading finance functions at a senior level, including full P&L, reporting, and budget ownership.
• Demonstrated success working in complex, multi-site environments.
• Ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships and present financial information to non-finance colleagues.
• Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom without sponsorship.

We Hope You Also Have (Preferred Qualifications)

• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA).
• Experience within the dairy, food manufacturing, or beverage industries.
• Background supporting European or multinational operations.
• Exposure to cross-border financial compliance and governance structures.

At Leprino, we believe in equal employment opportunity and make employment decisions based on each individual’s unique talents, experience, skills, and knowledge; we do not discriminate on the basis of any personal characteristics. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture in which all employees can thrive.

A chance to be part of a global team of individuals passionate about producing and delivering high-quality products that help feed and nourish families around the world. Leprino Foods could not be where it is today without our incredible employees. That is why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring great people who are in it for the long run is our goal. Through competitive salaries and bonuses, life, medical/dental/vision coverage, voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation, ten paid holidays, sick time, paid parental leave, annual merit increases, as well as the LFC Profit-Sharing & 401(k) plan. Your impact will be noticed and rewarded, as you seek to further our company, our customers, and one another.

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