Financial Director

About the role 

We’re looking for an ambitious Finance Director to take ownership of Origin’s day-to-day finance function and help strengthen the financial governance, reporting, controls, and compliance that support our continued growth. This is an ideal opportunity for a Senior Financial Controller, Financial Controller or Head of Finance ready to step into their first Finance Director role.

Reporting to the CFO, you’ll lead a high-performing finance function, oversee accurate reporting and audit readiness, manage key external adviser relationships, and embed clear, compliant processes across the business. You’ll combine technical finance expertise with commercial judgement, supporting better decisions across our wholesale, retail, ecommerce, and operational teams.

What you'll do

• Lead the finance function across the business, reporting into the CFO.

• Own monthly management accounts, KPI reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance insight.

• Strengthen financial governance, compliance, controls, documentation, and process discipline.

• Lead annual external audit planning, preparation, delivery, and completion.

• Manage tax, VAT, statutory reporting, Companies Act obligations, and wider regulatory compliance.

• Oversee cashflow forecasting, treasury controls, working capital, covenant reporting, and lender reporting packs.

• Provide commercial finance support across pricing, margin improvement, profitability analysis, and investment appraisal.

• Lead, coach, and develop the finance team, building accountability, capability, and continuous improvement.

• Support ongoing development of ERP and finance systems, improving automation, reporting, and data quality.

Who you are

You’ll be a qualified finance professional with strong technical accounting knowledge, a sharp eye for detail, and the confidence to lead a well-controlled finance function. You’ll be comfortable working with senior stakeholders, auditors, banks, and external advisers, and you’ll bring a collaborative, practical approach to financial leadership.

What you'll bring 

• ACA, ACCA, or CIMA qualified.

• Significant post-qualified finance leadership experience.

• Strong understanding of financial controls, risk management, tax, VAT, and statutory compliance.

• Experience preparing accurate senior management or board-level reporting.

• Strong cashflow and working capital management experience.

• Excellent analytical, communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable

• Experience managing annual audits and audit deliverables.

• Experience with covenant reporting and related governance requirements.

• Retail, hospitality, FMCG, manufacturing, multi-site, or ecommerce experience.

• ERP implementation, finance transformation, or control improvement experience.

What success looks like 

Success in this role means building a Finance function that is accurate, well-controlled, commercially minded, and trusted across the business. You will bring clarity and discipline to reporting, forecasting, cashflow, audit, compliance, and financial processes, while developing the team and improving the quality of insight available to senior leaders.

Over time, the role should give the CFO and wider leadership team confidence that financial information is timely, reliable, and actionable, helping Origin make better decisions and support sustainable growth.

Please note: We are advertising this role on either a full-time or part-time basis, depending on the needs and preferences of the right candidate. We are open to discussing flexible working arrangements and welcome conversations about what the role could look like. The salary advertised reflects a full time applicant.

Working at Origin

• 26 days’ holiday, including your birthday off, plus flexible bank holidays

• Unlimited coffee and discounts on merchandise and partner products

• B Corp certified and proudly independent

• People-first culture with meaningful, values-led work

• SCA training and learning opportunities for everyone

• Enhanced family leave, sick pay, period leave, and personal days

• 5% employer pension contribution

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme and GP service

• Two paid volunteering days each year

Everyone is welcome at Origin

We believe diverse perspectives enrich our culture and creativity. If you’re passionate about coffee and excited by this opportunity – even if you don’t tick every box – we encourage you to apply. Your unique experience could be exactly what we need.

Why join us?

At Origin, you’ll be part of a dynamic team that values creativity, sustainability, and collaboration. We’re committed to providing an inclusive and inspiring environment where you can grow professionally and make a meaningful impact. And, of course, you’ll have access to some of the best coffee experiences imaginable.

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We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.