Head of Finance Consumer & Fleet

Culina Group is a leading UK 3rd party food & drinks logistics provider offering dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions.At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired! We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced finance leader to join the ESL senior leadership team as Head of Finance - Consumer & Fleet. This pivotal role has overall ownership of the ESL Consumer Finance function and associated key finance responsibilities, providing strategic financial leadership, commercial challenge and strong governance across the business.As a trusted business partner to the CEO and wider leadership team, you will play a critical role in driving financial performance, supporting operational decision-making, and ensuring robust financial controls while leading and developing a high-performing finance team.Key AccountabilitiesFinance Leadership & Business PartneringAct as a key member of the ESL senior management team, partnering closely with the CEO, Operations Director, HR and Head of Commercial to ensure finance is represented in strategic decision-making.Provide robust financial insight and challenge to operational management teams, driving performance optimisation and proactively identifying risks and opportunities.Review, analyse and challenge financial trends impacting ESL Consumer profitability, contributing actively to the wider ESL Finance leadership team.Financial Reporting & ControlsLead and manage the delivery of all finance reporting requirements in line with Group standards, including Weekly Reporting, WD6 Flash and WD8 reporting.Ensure strong balance sheet control and governance throughout the year, identifying and escalating risks and opportunities at the earliest stage.Support the preparation of statutory financial statements and manage the external audit process as required.Take ownership of compliance with Müller Internal Control Policies, ensuring robust financial controls are embedded across the business.Planning & Performance ManagementLead the annual budgeting process, quarterly reforecasts and long-term planning activities in accordance with Group planning timetables.Deliver meaningful financial analysis and insight to support business performance and strategic decision-making.Team LeadershipLead, coach and develop the ESL Consumer Finance team (8 colleagues), creating a culture of accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.Manage all people-related matters, providing guidance, support and development opportunities to maximise team performance.Consumer & Fleet Finance SupportSupport the ESL business with fleet-related financial activities, including lease renewals, new equipment investments and reconciliation of fleet utilisation between finance and operational systems.Provide financial guidance and support to the Commercial team on p...