Head of Finance - Premier Nutrition

Location: Rugeley, UK (Hybrid 2-3 days on-site)

Contract and shift pattern: Permanent, Full Time

Package includes: Starting salary £75,000 per annum plus car allowance and a great range of benefits and development opportunities as part of the AB Agri team.

Due to an exciting internal promotion we are recruiting a Head of Finance to join our Premier Nutrition buisness. This is an exceptional opportunity for a commercially minded finance leader to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Premier Nutrition. As a key member of the Leadership Team, you'll work at the heart of the business, partnering with senior leaders across commercial, operations and supply chain to drive growth, profitability and strategic decision-making. You'll have the opportunity to influence major investment decisions, lead a high-performing finance team and make a tangible impact on business performance, while building your profile across the broader group. 

What you'll be doing:

• Shape the strategy and performance of a market-leading nutrition business.
• Partner with senior commercial and operational leaders to drive growth and profitability.
• Lead pricing, margin and customer profitability initiatives.
• Influence major investment, transformation and business improvement projects.
• Deliver insight and challenge that drives better business decisions.
• Own forecasting, budgeting and performance reporting across the business.
• Support key customer negotiations and commercial decision-making.
• Champion operational efficiency and return on investment.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Play a visible leadership role within Premier Nutrition and the wider AB Agri finance community.
• Build your profile through regular exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.
• Help shape the future direction of a growing and ambitious business.

What you'll bring:

• Qualified accountant with significant post qualification experience.
• Strong commercial and business partnering experience.
• A track record of influencing senior stakeholders.
• The ability to translate data into action.
• Experience leading teams and developing talent.
• Confidence to challenge and drive change.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A strategic mindset with a hands-on approach.
• Energy, curiosity and a passion for continuous improvement.

Where growth meets purpose

What sets us apart is how we delight our customers - and that’s because of great people like you.  People with different life experiences who share common values.  Together, we’re shaping a world where responsible nutrition is accessible to all. With a big goal comes equally big opportunities to make a career that truly feels like your own. As a team we’re collaborative, purpose-driven and encourage trying new ideas. We also find ways to nourish your individual journey, so everyone can feel proud of the difference that they make in their own way.

We’re thrilled to share that AB Agri has been recognised as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for Gender Equality 2025.  This is a proud moment for us all. It highlights the real progress we’ve made to build a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and fair for everyone.  Over the last 5 years we have rebuilt our talent management practices, from inclusive hiring, to transparent pay frameworks, flexible work, and the momentum of our Employee Network Groups.  Our actions are embedding inclusion at the heart of how we operate and creating a culture where people can be themselves

As a Disability Confident employer, we’re committed to ensuring our application and recruitment processes work for everyone so if you need any additional support (like alternative formats for your application, bringing a support dog to the offices, a sign language interpreter - or anything else) just let us know.