Henderson Brown
Senior Vice President Finance
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Senior Vice-President Finance – International FMCG
Location: London, UK
Executive Leadership Team
International Travel: 20–30%
Are you a strategic finance leader with the vision to scale international operations across complex global markets?
Henderson Brown is currently supporting our client with a fantastic opportunity.
We are seeking an exceptional Finance Director/SVP Finance to join the Executive Leadership Team of a high-growth international FMCG business. Based in London, you will lead the financial strategy across multiple global geographies, building a world-class finance function that enables sustainable growth, operational excellence, and regulatory compliance across diverse and fast-evolving markets.
This is a high-impact executive role for a commercially minded leader who thrives in international consumer product environments and enjoys partnering with senior stakeholders to drive performance, transformation, and expansion.
The Opportunity
Shape our international financial strategy
- Develop and deliver the financial strategy for international markets, aligning regional priorities with global corporate objectives.
- Partner closely with senior international leadership to support expansion, investment, and commercial decision-making.
- Lead long-range planning, annual budgeting, and forecasting across multiple regions.
Lead world-class financial governance
- Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting across international entities in line with IFRS and local GAAP requirements.
- Strengthen internal controls, compliance, and audit readiness across all markets.
- Establish accounting policies and governance frameworks that balance global consistency with local statutory requirements.
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Drive commercial performance
- Partner with regional business leaders to improve margins, optimise working capital, and strengthen pricing and cost strategies.
- Support manufacturing finance, supply chain costing, and inventory management within regulated manufacturing environments.
- Oversee the financial performance of international distributors, joint ventures, and licensing partnerships.
Lead international growth initiatives
- Manage financial due diligence and integration for international acquisitions, partnerships, and greenfield investments.
- Oversee treasury activities, including foreign exchange risk management, funding, and cash repatriation.
- Partner with tax advisers to deliver effective international tax, transfer pricing, and compliance strategies.
Build high-performing teams
- Lead, develop, and inspire finance teams across international markets.
- Foster a culture of accountability, agility, and continuous improvement.
What you'll bring
- Qualifications: CPA, CA, CMA or CFA qualification (MBA or Master's in Finance, Accounting or Business is advantageous).
- Experience: 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including at least five years in an international or global role.
- Industry Knowledge: Strong experience within regulated consumer products, FMCG/CPG, or another highly regulated industry is key.
- Leadership Skills: Proven success leading finance strategy, governance, and transformation across multiple international jurisdictions.
- Regulatory Understanding: Deep knowledge of international accounting standards, tax, treasury, and regulatory environments.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Experience partnering with executive teams, boards, and investors in high-growth or private equity-backed organisations.
- Skills: Outstanding financial modelling, commercial acumen, and communication skills.
- Travel: Willingness to travel internationally approximately 20–30% of the time.
- Language Skills: Additional international language skills would be advantageous.
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Why join?
This is an opportunity to shape the future of a really interesting and exciting business. You'll play a pivotal role in strengthening financial performance globally, supporting international expansion, and building a best-in-class finance organisation that enables ambitious growth across global markets.
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