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Ben Love

Lead Talent Acquisition Director
Finance

East Midlands

Specialises in senior and executive search finance and accountancy recruitment (permanent) | £55k - £200k

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Candidate overview

A highly experienced and versatile finance leader with a strong track record across retail, logistics, FMCG, and e-commerce. CIMA qualified, with extensive expertise in commercial finance, FP&A, operational finance, and procurement, she has delivered strategic insight and transformational change in complex, fast-paced, multi-country environments. Recognised for her collaborative style, commercial acumen, and ability to influence at board level, she has successfully led finance functions through large-scale growth, M&A, and organisational change.

Key strengths and impact:

  • 20+ years’ experience in senior finance roles across global retail, supply chain, FMCG, and logistics sectors, partnering with executive teams to shape and deliver strategic agendas.

  • Skilled in commercial business partnering, providing actionable insights to drive performance, profitability, and sustainable growth.

  • Proven leadership of large, multi-site finance teams (up to 45 people), navigating complex geographies and cultural environments.

  • Extensive experience in M&A, joint ventures, and international expansion, including leading due diligence and integration.

  • Expertise in transformational programmes – including ERP (SAP) implementations, finance team restructures, and process improvement initiatives.

  • Deep experience in strategic planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial modelling for both retail and online channels.

  • Trusted partner to operational, commercial, and C-suite leaders, influencing decisions on investment, pricing, product strategy, and capital allocation.

  • Recognised for building high-performing teams and developing senior leadership talent through structured succession planning.

Best suited for:
Senior finance leadership roles – such as Finance Director, Commercial Finance Director, or CFO – within large, multi-site, or international organisations seeking a commercially focused leader with expertise in retail, logistics, FMCG, and e-commerce growth.

Key info

Reference code: 673991
Job title: Finance Director
Desired location: Leicester
Qualifications: ACMA
Contract preference: Permanent
Availability (notice period) : 3 months

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