Senior Vice President – Finance

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.

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

• CPA, CA, CMA or CFA qualification (MBA or Master’s in Finance, Accounting or Business is advantageous).
• 15+ years of progressive finance leadership experience, including at least five years in an international or global role.
• Strong experience within regulated consumer products, FMCG/CPG, or another highly regulated industry is key.
• Proven success leading finance strategy, governance, and transformation across multiple international jurisdictions.
• Deep knowledge of international accounting standards, tax, treasury, and regulatory environments.
• Experience partnering with executive teams, boards, and investors in high-growth or private equity-backed organisations.
• Outstanding financial modelling, commercial acumen, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally approximately 20-30% of the time.
• Additional international language skills would be advantageous.

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.

For a confidential conversation about this opportunity, please contact:

James Grant
Commercial Director | Henderson Brown Recruitment

Henderson Brown is a specialist recruitment boutique focused on senior appointments across the FMCG sector, connecting exceptional leadership talent with ambitious businesses across the UK and internationally.

M: 07881 388 463
T: 01733 235 111
E: James.Grant@hendbrown.com