The Head of Finance role in the Food Import and Distribution industry requires a professional with a strong background in accounting and finance to lead and manage financial operations effectively. The successful candidate will ensure financial compliance, develop strategies, and provide insights to support business growth. Client Details The business is a long-established distributor within the food and beverage sector, supplying a broad range of products to retailers, hospitality venues and trade customers. It operates two trading entities with a combined turnover of around £20 million and runs a lean structure supported by finance, operations and credit control teams. The company is built on reliable service, strong supplier relationships and efficient, well-disciplined financial and operational processes. Description Prepare monthly management accounts, including reconciliations and detailed sales and margin reporting.Manage daily and weekly cash flow, treasury activities, payment scheduling, and foreign currency transactions.Liaise with external auditors on annual financial statements and support tax advisers with corporation tax and P11D submissions.Oversee credit control processes, including approval of new customer accounts and review of doubtful debt provisions.Support and manage two credit controllers and an accounts administrator, providing guidance, oversight, and workload coordination.Lead the annual budgeting process and maintain rolling monthly forecasts for