Head of Finance

Job description

Famobra is looking for a skilled and driven Head of Finance to lead our finance function across multiple entities. Do you enjoy working both strategically and hands-on – and want to make a real impact? Then apply today and join our ambitious growth journey. This is an opportunity to take on a key leadership role in an international FMCG trading business. Working closely with the CEO and management team, you will drive financial performance, support strategic decision-making, and help ensure a strong foundation for continued growth. Reporting directly to the CEO, you will further develop the finance function across multiple countries and entities while contributing to the company's continued success. The role As Head of Finance, you will lead the finance team and be responsible for ensuring robust financial management, reporting, and compliance across the organisation. Combining financial leadership with active involvement in the day-to-day finance operations, you will contribute to the continued development of finance processes, reporting, and business support capabilities. Your main responsibilities will include: Leading and developing the finance function and team. Driving management reporting, financial analysis, and KPI development. Managing budgeting, forecasting, reporting, and consolidation processes. Supporting management with financial insights and strategic decision-making. Ensuring compliance, governance, and alignment across international entities. Driving continuous optimisation, digitalisation, and development of finance processes and systems. About you We are looking for a finance leader who combines strong financial expertise with a commercial mindset. You have gained your experience within an international company, preferably within FMCG, trading, wholesale, distribution, or a similar product-driven business. You are comfortable balancing strategic responsibilities with hands-on involvement and thrive in a dynamic international environment. Ideally, you bring: A relevant Master's degree within finance or accounting. Minimum 3 years of leadership experience within finance or related business functions. Strong knowledge of international accounting standards and compliance requirements. Experience working across multiple countries and legal entities. Strong ERP and Excel competencies, preferably including Microsoft Dynamics AX (Axapta). Professional proficiency in English and German. Experience with German accounting regulations and collaboration with Zollamt and Finanzamt will be considered an advantage. Why join Famobra? This is an opportunity to take on a key leadership role in a growing international organisation where finance plays an important part in supporting commercial success and future development. You will join a business with short decision-making processes, close collaboration across the organisation, and the backing of a financially strong family-owned group. The role offers a unique combination of strategic influence, operational involvement, and international exposure. Want to be part of Famobra? GML is assisting Famobra with this recruitment. For further information, please contact Senior Consultant Janne Nissen at +45 2494 8800. All inquiries are treated confidentially. Interviews will be held on an ongoing basis, and the position will be filled once the right candidate is found. Famobra – Lets grow together Famobra specialises in the global trade of fast-moving consumer goods and is part of the Danish family-owned Fleggaard Group. From its headquarters in Northern Germany, the company serves customers and partners around the world and has built its reputation on long-term relationships, industry expertise, and commercial agility. The organisation combines the entrepreneurial spirit of an international trading business with the stability and values of a family-owned group. English is the corporate language, and collaboration across countries and cultures is a natural part of everyday business.