Head of Financial Control
Role Purpose:
This role provides financial leadership and governance across three manufacturing sites and the LFL central finance team. Working closely with the Director of Finance, site controllers, and the UK corporate accountant, the position ensures strong financial controls, process optimization, and seamless integration with the US Leprino finance team. Additionally, it oversees statutory accounts for our multiple international entities while guiding site finance teams to drive best practices, strategic support, and professional development.
Core Responsibilities relating to Integration
As a senior finance leader for Leprino’s European business, this role drives the integration and transition with Leprino US, ensuring a smooth and efficient process.
- Post-Integration Support: Streamline reporting, optimize systems (SAP, payroll), support structural changes, and establish new treasury management processes.
- Controls & Compliance: Review internal controls, address gaps, and ensure tax compliance under the new contract manufacturing model.
- Team Leadership: Assess and implement Leprino tools, train finance teams, and support change management during the transition.
Key Responsibilities
Relationship Development
- Build strong relationships with key functions (Leadership, Commercial, Operations, HR, Finance, IT).
- Foster collaboration with Leprino teams in the US, EU, and UK to support integration and financial planning.
- Partner with FP&A and IT leaders to develop the finance team through training initiatives.
- Maintain external relationships with tax, legal, treasury, banking, and payroll partners.
Financial Processes & Effectiveness
- Streamline and standardize KPI reporting across sites.
- Optimize budget and forecast processes, enhancing financial visibility.
- Improve reporting structures, leveraging Leprino US operational finance systems.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in finance and business processes.
Finance CI & Projects
- Ensure integration of new financial systems (SAP, payroll) with strong governance.
- Support the transition to a contract manufacturing model with compliance focus.
- Work with US shared services to embed new finance processes and controls.
Statutory Reporting
- Oversee statutory accounts and serve as a key contact for auditors.
- Lead finance compliance with CSRD sustainability reporting and EU e-invoicing regulations.
- Ensure VAT compliance under the EU's ViDA reforms.
Team Leadership
- Provide direction, coaching, and motivation to site controllers and finance teams.
- Align financial strategy with business goals and promote a culture of accountability.
- Drive team engagement, clear communication, and professional development.
- Establish structured performance targets and continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsible Care
- Promote a strong health and safety culture within the finance team.
- Ensure compliance with workplace safety standards (ISO45001).
- Encourage proactive safety reporting and engagement in safety initiatives.
- Support environmental targets through finance-led sustainability initiatives.
Person Specification – Head of Financial Control
- Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in a senior finance role within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in the food, dairy, or pharmaceutical manufacturing or related sectors
- Strong background in accounting, financial controls, and compliance.
- Proven leadership in people management and team development.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and SAP ERP.
- Expertise in standard and product costing within ERP systems.
- Skilled in financial analysis and communication with non-financial stakeholders.
- Track record of process improvements and efficiency gains.
- Strong organizational, planning, and prioritization skills.
- High financial literacy, attention to detail, and deadline-driven mindset.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Integrity, trust, and respect for colleagues.
- Experience in finance leadership or senior management.
- Office-based role with regional travel between the UK and Ireland and occasional trips to the US.
The “Easy Apply” option through LinkedIn is not considered an official application with Leprino Foods. If you would like to formally apply for this position, please visit https://www.leprinofoods.eu/careers/.
