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Shape the Financial Future of Our Business
We are seeking an experienced and commercially minded Finance Director to join our senior leadership team. This is a pivotal role responsible for leading the finance function, driving business performance, and providing strategic financial direction to support continued growth and profitability.
As a trusted advisor to the Board and executive leadership team, you will play a key role in shaping business strategy, improving operational performance, and ensuring robust financial governance across the organisation.
In addition to leading the finance function, the successful candidate will undertake the role of Company Secretary, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations and acting as the primary liaison with Companies House.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver Hozelock’s financial strategy in line with business objectives.
- Lead all aspects of financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
- Provide insightful analysis and recommendations to support strategic decision-making.
- Ensure effective cash flow management, working capital control, and financial risk management.
- Lead the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Drive continuous improvement across financial systems, controls, and processes.
- Manage statutory accounts, audits, tax compliance, and regulatory requirements.
- Partner with department leaders to improve financial performance and accountability.
- Present financial results, forecasts, and business insights to the Board and senior stakeholders.
- Lead, develop, and mentor a high-performing finance team.
- Support business growth initiatives, acquisitions, investment appraisals, and commercial projects as required.
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About You
We're looking for a commercially focused finance leader with a manufacturing industry background, who combines strategic thinking with a hands-on approach.
Essential Requirements
- Professionally qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Proven experience operating at Finance Director, Head of Finance, or senior financial leadership level.
- Experience within the manufacturing industry.
- Strong commercial acumen with the ability to influence business decisions.
- Experience leading financial planning, analysis, and business performance management.
- Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong knowledge of financial controls, corporate governance, and compliance.
- Advanced analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with confidence presenting at Board level.
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Desirable
- Experience within FMCG operations.
- Experience supporting business transformation and growth initiatives.
- Exposure to ERP implementation or finance system improvements.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and bonus package
- One day per week WFH
- Company pension scheme
- Health cash back plan
- Life assurance
- Discounted staff shop
- Employee wellbeing initiatives
- Free onsite parking (with EV chargers)
- EV salary sacrifice scheme
Why Join Us?
At Hozelock, we’ve been helping people nurture their gardens for generations. From innovative watering solutions to trusted gardening tools, our products are designed to make growing easier, more enjoyable, and more sustainable. But behind every great product is a great team. We’re a company that values curiosity, craftsmanship and collaboration, where ideas are encouraged, expertise is shared, and people are empowered to make a real impact. If you’re passionate about quality, innovation and being part of a business with a proud heritage and an exciting future, Hozelock could be the place for you.
Hozelock is proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know.
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