Finance Manager - Global Consumer Goods Business (SME)
Posted 57 days ago
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Role: Finance Manager – Global Consumer Goods Business (SME)
Location: Central London (hybrid working)
The Role: This opportunity is working for an upcoming and financially successful and sustainably conscious Consumer Goods business which has multiple revenue streams, a brilliant brand in the sector and a very exciting strategy for the future. As a crucial member of the finance team, reporting into the Director of Finance. The Finance Manager will be responsible for leading the team and implement the business finance strategy, ensuring that the business has highly effective finance processes, controls, and reporting procedures, which in turn will drive efficiency and excellence, resulting in business delivering a world-class finance function. You will be required to manage corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts, internal control and the day to day running of the finance function. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a growing business at a hugely exciting point in its trajectory, working within a brand universe that already has a huge following and is a leader in food, health, and wellness. This role comes with a very competitive salary, benefits, and a generous bonus scheme.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Go-to technical finance person within the business
- Establish best-in-class month-end process, prepare the monthly management accounts and oversee bookkeeping activities
- Manage our financial systems, policies, and processes
- Ensure compliance with financial regulations and reporting requirements (such as UK GAAP/IFRS) as well as compliance from a tax perspective across the globe
- Maintenance of balance sheet to a very high level of detail. Including: AP/AR balances, inventory balances, and accruals and prepayments
- Prepare the year-end Financial Accounts and liaise with Auditors for both our UK and US entities
- Implementation and maintenance of robust internal control systems across the organisation by identifying problems, improving practices, and writing new procedures
- Support in the preparation of annual budgets and business forecasts
- Liaise with 3rd parties where required, including accountants, auditors, banks, lenders, tax advisers and investors
- Oversee AP/AR processes to ensure consistent and strong cashflows
- Oversight of company expense policy, and approval of employee expenses
Requirements:
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified professional
- Previous experience in Food/Retail/FMCG/ desirable
- An excellent communicator with the ability to tell a story and go beyond the analysis
- In-depth knowledge of financial reporting
- Experience in preparing both statutory and management accounts, and experience of consolidation for a multi-entity business
Company Information
Wayman Finance is a specialist recruitment agency with over 20 years’ experience within the Finance field. We’ve worked hard to establish our reputation with our clients as one of the most reliable Finance and Accounting agencies in London through our core values of honesty and customer excellence.
Application
To be considered for this Finance Manager position please forward a CV as soon as possible.
Financial Controller - Global Consumer Goods Business (SME)
Posted 58 days ago
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Role: Financial Controller – Global Consumer Goods Business (SME)
Location: Central London (hybrid working)
The Role: This opportunity is working for a upcoming and financially successful Consumer Goods/Hospitality business which has multiple revenue streams, a brilliant brand in the sector and a very exciting strategy for the future. As a crucial member of the finance team, reporting into the CFO. The Financial Controller will be responsible for leading the team and implement the business finance strategy, ensuring that the business has highly effective finance processes, controls and reporting procedures, which in turn will drive efficiency and excellence, resulting in business delivering a world-class finance function. You will be required to manage corporate accounting, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts, internal control and the day to day running of the finance function. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a growing business at a hugely exciting point in its trajectory, working within a brand universe that already has a huge following and is a leader in food, health, and wellness. This role comes with a very competitive salary, benefits, and a generous bonus scheme.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Manage Month End and Year End accounting process delivering reports in an accurate and timely manner that are insightful to drive effective decisions
- Finance business partner to all other areas of the business to closely support them in the execution of their targets and objectives, including the commercial team and the supply chain team
- Accountable for the cash position of the business, including forecasts
- Support the CFO to ensure that the business has appropriate funding for the future
- Share accountability with the Head of Supply Chain to manage inventory levels to avoid being out of stock and never over stocked across all revenue channels and inventory locations
- Finance lead for digitising the companies supply chain processes, including setting up our own E-Commerce platform
- Ensure acceptable services levels are maintained for both internal and external customers and workloads are being effectively managed
- Accountable for building and maintaining relationships with the bankers; auditors; and tax advisors
- Coach individuals and teams to success, ensuring culture and values are regularly communicated and protected
- Ensure that the departments’ current and future talent needs are met and that critical skills as well as career paths and succession plans are in place
- Work with the senior leadership team to communicate the organisational vision and ensure that staff members understand how their daily tasks feed into the attainment of the vision
Requirements:
- ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified professional with a minimum of three years post qualified experience
- Previous experience in Food/Retail/FMCG/Hospitality desirable
- An excellent communicator with the ability to tell a story and go beyond the analysis
- Previous financial controller/head of finance experience required
- In-depth knowledge of international product supply chains, including imported inventory
- Previous experience of being accountable for the delivery of consolidated group management accounts
- Experience in budgeting and forecasting
Company Information
Wayman Finance is a specialist recruitment agency with over 20 years’ experience within the Finance field. We’ve worked hard to establish our reputation with our clients as one of the most reliable Finance and Accounting agencies in London through our core values of honesty and customer excellence.
Application
To be considered for this Financial Controller position please forward a CV as soon as possible
Enterprise Account Manager ,UKI Retail and Consumer Goods
Posted 10 days ago
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Join us in driving the digital transformation of some of the world's most influential organizations. As an AWS Enterprise Sales Representative, you'll play a pivotal role in expanding AWS adoption within complex enterprises. Your expertise in technology sales and account management will be instrumental in establishing AWS as a strategic partner for our clients.
About the Team:
You'll be part of a collaborative and innovative team dedicated to driving revenue, adoption, and growth across a diverse range of customers. From small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level clients, our team is committed to delivering world-class support and enabling our customers to build mission-critical applications on AWS. Join us in shaping the future of cloud computing and making a difference in the digital landscape.
Key job responsibilities
- Drive AWS business growth within a designated territory, supporting early-engaged accounts
- Build and leverage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance AWS service adoption
- Accelerate customer adoption through strategic sales initiatives and successful go-to-market engagements
- Embrace a customer-obsessed approach to delight customers, foster innovation, and deliver exceptional outcomes
- Collaborate with partners to extend AWS cloud adoption and achieve agreed-upon goals
About the team
About AWS
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasnu2019t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, donu2019t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worldu2019s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating u2014 thatu2019s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Weu2019re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earthu2019s Best Employer. Thatu2019s why youu2019ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, thereu2019s nothing we canu2019t achieve.
AWS Global Sales
AWS Global Sales drives adoption of the AWS cloud worldwide, enabling customers of all sizes to innovate and expand in the cloud. Our team empowers every customer to grow by providing tailored service, unmatched technology, and consistent support. We dive deep to understand each customer's unique challenges, then craft innovative solutions that accelerate their success. This customer-first approach is how we built the world's most adopted cloud. Join us and help us grow.
Basic Qualifications
- Extensive experience as a quota-carrying technology field sales professional, with a proven track record in selling complex cloud solutions to large enterprises.
- Demonstrated experience in increasing technology adoption and developing long-term transformational account strategies in large, complex accounts.
- Proven experience working with and gaining the trust of C-level executives across various business lines.
- Success in identifying, developing, negotiating, and closing large-scale technology projects with new enterprise customers.
- Extensive experience working at a technology company as the lead account and relationship manager managing large complex customers both within IT and the business.
-Strong understanding of AWS and/or prior experience selling technology as a service (Iaas,SaaS,PaaS) would be preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to work independently and autonomously, with a talent for building cross-functional teams within a matrix organization.
- Experience in the consumer sector.
- Proven ability to achieve successful customer outcomes, particularly in ambiguous environments.
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Enterprise Account Manager ,UKI Retail and Consumer Goods
Posted 10 days ago
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Join us in driving the digital transformation of some of the world's most influential organizations. As an AWS Enterprise Sales Representative, you'll play a pivotal role in expanding AWS adoption within complex enterprises. Your expertise in technology sales and account management will be instrumental in establishing AWS as a strategic partner for our clients.
About the Team:
You'll be part of a collaborative and innovative team dedicated to driving revenue, adoption, and growth across a diverse range of customers. From small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level clients, our team is committed to delivering world-class support and enabling our customers to build mission-critical applications on AWS. Join us in shaping the future of cloud computing and making a difference in the digital landscape.
Key job responsibilities
- Drive AWS business growth within a designated territory, supporting early-engaged accounts
- Build and leverage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to enhance AWS service adoption
- Accelerate customer adoption through strategic sales initiatives and successful go-to-market engagements
- Embrace a customer-obsessed approach to delight customers, foster innovation, and deliver exceptional outcomes
- Collaborate with partners to extend AWS cloud adoption and achieve agreed-upon goals
About the team
About AWS
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasnu2019t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, donu2019t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the worldu2019s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating u2014 thatu2019s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
AWS values curiosity and connection. Our employee-led and company-sponsored affinity groups promote inclusion and empower our people to take pride in what makes us unique. Our inclusion events foster stronger, more collaborative teams. Our continual innovation is fueled by the bold ideas, fresh perspectives, and passionate voices our teams bring to everything we do.
Mentorship & Career Growth
Weu2019re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earthu2019s Best Employer. Thatu2019s why youu2019ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, thereu2019s nothing we canu2019t achieve.
AWS Global Sales
AWS Global Sales drives adoption of the AWS cloud worldwide, enabling customers of all sizes to innovate and expand in the cloud. Our team empowers every customer to grow by providing tailored service, unmatched technology, and consistent support. We dive deep to understand each customer's unique challenges, then craft innovative solutions that accelerate their success. This customer-first approach is how we built the world's most adopted cloud. Join us and help us grow.
Basic Qualifications
- Extensive experience as a quota-carrying technology field sales professional, with a proven track record in selling complex cloud solutions to large enterprises.
- Demonstrated experience in increasing technology adoption and developing long-term transformational account strategies in large, complex accounts.
- Proven experience working with and gaining the trust of C-level executives across various business lines.
- Success in identifying, developing, negotiating, and closing large-scale technology projects with new enterprise customers.
- Extensive experience working at a technology company as the lead account and relationship manager managing large complex customers both within IT and the business.
-Strong understanding of AWS and/or prior experience selling technology as a service (Iaas,SaaS,PaaS) would be preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to work independently and autonomously, with a talent for building cross-functional teams within a matrix organization.
- Experience in the consumer sector.
- Proven ability to achieve successful customer outcomes, particularly in ambiguous environments.
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice ( ) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status.
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit for more information. If the country/region youu2019re applying in isnu2019t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner.
Managing Consultant – M&A & Divestments | Consumer Goods Industry
Posted 1 day ago
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Managing Consultant – M&A & Divestments | Consumer Goods Industry
Location : Hybrid | UK-based
Function : Consulting `
Reports to : Senior Partner
The Role
SmartCo Consulting is one of the UK’s fastest-growing technology consultancies. We are looking for a Managing Consultant to lead end-to-end IT separation and divestment programmes, helping Consumer Goods clients navigate complex carve-outs, TSAs and post-transaction stabilisation.
This is a strategic, hands-on role that blends programme delivery, transformation leadership, and pre-sales consulting. You will work directly with CIOs, IT leadership, and deal teams, taking ownership of complex separations and helping clients unlock value at pace.
In addition, you’ll play an active role in shaping SmartCo’s growth in the Consumer Goods sector, supporting client development, proposals and the evolution of our M&A delivery frameworks.
About You
- Proven consulting background with experience working with CIOs, IT leadership, and business sponsors within the Consumer Goods and/or Retail sector
- Proven experience delivering IT transformation and separation programmes
- Deep understanding of TSA structures, carve-out planning, cost transparency and FMO readiness
- Experience working directly with CIOs and programme sponsors to shape and lead complex change
- Strong commercial acumen with experience supporting pre-sales and client engagement
- Strategic thinker with a hands-on, practical approach to advisory and delivery
- Excellent communicator with the ability to build trust and credibility at senior levels.
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary + performance-based bonus
- Fully flexible working arrangements with London office access
- Comprehensive benefits package including:
- Enhanced holiday allowance
- 100% employer-funded private healthcare
- Life assurance & Employee Assistance Programme
- Pension & mobile phone allowance
- Bi-annual eye tests
- Ongoing investment in personal and professional development
Our Culture & Values
Our values and culture are built on five core principles: people first, trust, honesty, authenticity and valuing relationships. These principles define who we are, guiding our interactions with colleagues and clients to foster a positive and productive environment.
We believe in teamwork, respect and doing the right thing by our clients and our colleagues. We’re ambitious, but never at the expense of integrity.
About SmartCo Consulting
We are transformation specialists that position people at the heart of digital change programmes. Delivering high-impact, value-led consultancy across advisory, execution and optimisation services. We’ve built a diverse, high-performing team of experts who consistently deliver exceptional outcomes. Our flexible and open-minded culture supports personal growth, creativity and long-term success for our people and our clients.
Account Executive (New Logo Sales) - Retail & Consumer Goods Sectors (RCG) - UK
Posted 10 days ago
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SO or new hire for Account Executive in UK for RCG segment Market Leadership Executes accounts strategy for long-term profitable growth and positions Cognizant as a thought partner and business leader within the client Demonstrable track record in new business or net new logo sales for a large Tier 1 or Tier 2 GSI Experience of working alongside and building relationships within major Telco HiTech MNVOs and ISVs Experience of working for a Global Services Firm with onshore nearshore
**Responsibilities**
Experience of working for a Global Services Firm with onshore nearshore and offshore capabilities. Knowledge and experience selling similar Services including Digital Data Cloud Consulting and application modernization Demonstrable success selling deals in the dollor 5 to dollor 50M range. Demonstrable consecutive quarterly Market Leadership Executes accounts strategy for longterm profitable growth and positions Cognizant as a thought partner and business leader within the client Researches and understands the Products and Resources Manufacturing and Automotive Chemicals and Minerals Retail and Consumer Energy and Utilities Travel and Transportation industry. Deeply understands the clients Business and Digital strategies especially where applicable to their portfolio Builds an Account Plan to be reviewed and incorporated into the broader market plan for above industry Executes and manages the account plan through establishing key relationships with business IT and procurement leads within their portfolio Identifies new clients and also qualifies addon opportunities to existing engagements Relationship Management Cultivates longterm client relationships and aims to broaden Cognizants relationship footprint with key clients within the account. Invests time in creating client advocates for Cognizant by going above and beyond in relationship development Participates in reviews and provides educated and relevant perspectives on key client relationships Business Development Creates opportunities and involves the right teams to position Cognizant credentials assets and value to the client and qualifies prioritises and assigns opportunities to deliver the highest percentage of wins. Responds to and delivers on client requests in an effective and timely manner Identifies opportunities makes proactive proposals to the client in line with the account strategy Drives responses to RFPs taking end to end ownership ensuring the response is compliant with the client and Cognizants processes Engages the relevant teams for solutions and works collaboratively with all of accounts internal and external partners to deliver success
Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Lead Consulting – Consumer Packaged Goods
Posted 1 day ago
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If you need support in completing the application or if you require a different format of this document, please get in touch with at or call TCS London Office number 02031552100 with the subject line: “Application Support Request”.
Role: Lead Consulting – Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
Location: London
Careers at TCS: It means more
TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership.
- Lead the CPG consulting practice for a global leader, shaping the future of the industry.
- Work with iconic CPG brands on their most critical transformation challenges.
- Access to world-class resources, research, and technology platforms.
- Competitive compensation, benefits, and career progression.
This role is ideal for a visionary leader with a passion for shaping the future of consumer goods, delivering measurable impact, and building high-performing teams in a dynamic, global environment.
The Role: Lead Consulting – Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG)
The lead for CPG leads the end-to-end consulting agenda for global and regional CPG clients, driving transformation across strategy, operations, digital, and analytics. This executive shapes and delivers high-impact solutions spanning growth, SG&A optimization, omni-channel enablement, supply chain transformation, and digital commerce. The role is responsible for business development, client relationship management, thought leadership, and the development of a high-performing consulting team
Your responsibilities:
Client Leadership & Growth
- Serve as the primary advisor to C-level executives of leading CPG companies, shaping their transformation agendas and unlocking new growth opportunities.
- Build, manage, and expand long-term client relationships, ensuring high client satisfaction and repeat business.
- Lead business development, including opportunity identification, proposal development, and contract negotiation.
Strategic Transformation
- Develop and execute comprehensive transformation strategies across the CPG value chain: commercial, digital, supply chain, marketing, and SG&A.
- Guide clients in digital commerce strategy, omni-channel integration, and advanced analytics adoption to drive competitive advantage.
- Advise on operating model redesign, cost optimization, and organizational agility.
Thought Leadership & Market Impact
- Represent the firm as a thought leader at industry conferences, client events, and in published research.
- Shape the firm’s CPG consulting offerings, leveraging emerging technologies (AI, data, automation) and best practices.
- Collaborate with global practice leaders to drive innovation and capability development.
Team Leadership & Talent Development
- Build and lead diverse, high-performing consulting teams; coach and mentor future leaders.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, and continuous learning.
- Oversee resource allocation, project delivery, and capability building.
Operational Excellence
Ensure delivery of projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
Drive internal process improvement, knowledge management, and risk management.
Your Profile
Essential skills/knowledge/experience:
- Proficient expertise across the consumer and packaged goods industry value chain: commercial strategy, digital commerce, supply chain, marketing, and operational transformation.
- Proven track record of delivering large-scale transformation programs for global CPG clients.
- Demonstrated ability to originate, shape, and close multimillion-pound consulting engagements.
- Proficient understanding of digital, analytics, and technology trends shaping the CPG sector.
- Experience leading and developing large, multi-disciplinary consulting teams.
- Excellent executive presence, communication, and stakeholder management skills
Desirable skills/knowledge/experience:
- Strategic vision and commercial acumen
- Deep sector knowledge (food & beverage, personal care, household goods, etc.)
- Digital transformation and analytics leadership
- Change management and organizational design
- Client relationship management and business development
- Team leadership and talent development
- Results orientation and operational excellence
Rewards & Benefits
TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network.
We offer health & wellness initiatives and sports events; we are the proud sponsor of the London Marathon.
Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing
Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998.
We welcome and embrace diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, age, physical ability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we offer an interview to applicants with disabilities or long-term conditions who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Please email us at if you would like to opt in.
If you are an applicant who needs any adjustments to the application process or interview, please contact us at with the subject line: “Adjustment Request” or call TCS London Office 02031552100 / +44 to request an adjustment. We welcome requests prior to you completing the application and at any stage of the recruitment process.
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