Director of Finance

Within our Corporate Finance team located in the United Kingdom (role can be based in our Norther Ireland, Wales, or England locations). Leprino is seeking a Director, Finance to help move our organisation to even greater heights of operational excellence and growth. We take pride in our vision to be world's best, and it's why we work harder, invest more, and continually innovate.

Responsibilities

• Act as the CFO equivalent for Leprino Europe, overseeing financial leadership and partnering with operational and commercial teams.
• Build and maintain relationships across the Leprino Europe leadership team to support all business functions.
• Lead the full suite of financial operations including budgeting, forecasting, statutory reporting, compliance, and treasury management.
• Oversee the development of monthly management accounts, financial analysis, variance reports, and insightful commentary to aid decision-making.
• Deliver the annual business plan and strategic plan financial models, ensuring alignment with broader commercial objectives.
• Guide financial governance activities including statutory accounts, tax filings, cash management, foreign exchange strategy, and risk management frameworks.
• Partner with operational and commercial teams to contribute financial expertise to customer negotiations, product pricing, and profitability reviews.
• Manage weekly and monthly reporting routines, including consolidated financial packs and performance KPIs.
• Lead robust cashflow forecasting and ensure strong working capital management practices.
• Collaborate with senior US-based leadership to align financial reporting standards and expectations.
• Serve as a visible and trusted partner across UK sites in Northwich and Llangefni, with regular in-person engagement.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement in financial processes, controls, and team development.
• Act as a champion of corporate values, promoting transparency, accountability, and a spirit of progress.

Reporting structure

• This position reports to the Leprino Europe CEO & General Manager
• Direct reports include the Head of Financial Control and the Head of Finance Projects & FP&A

Required qualifications

• Extensive experience leading finance functions at a senior level, including full P&L, reporting, and budget ownership.
• Demonstrated success working in complex, multi-site environments.
• Ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships and present financial information to non-finance colleagues.
• Eligibility to work in the United Kingdom without sponsorship.

Preferred qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA).
• Experience within the dairy, food manufacturing, or beverage industries.
• Background supporting European or multinational operations.
• Exposure to cross-border financial compliance and governance structures.

Equal employment opportunity

At Leprino, we believe in equal employment opportunity and make employment decisions based on each individual\'s unique talents, experience, skills, and knowledge; we do not discriminate on the basis of any personal characteristics. We know we are better together and are committed to creating an inclusive and supportive culture in which all employees can thrive.

Benefits

Competitive salaries and bonuses, life and health benefits (medical/dental/vision), voluntary benefits, employee assistance programs, wellness incentives, tuition assistance, vacation and holidays, paid parental leave, retirement plans, and profit-sharing.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance and Accounting/Auditing

Industries

• Food and Beverage Manufacturing and Dairy Product Manufacturing