Head of Finance

FD Pathway – Lead the Numbers. Shape the Journey .

Galeta is one of the UK’s fastest-growing wholesale bakeries. From humble market beginnings to supplying thousands of customers nationwide, we’ve built something special—and we’re just getting started.

We’re looking for a world-class Head of Finance to lead our finance function and help take the business through its next stage of growth. You’ll work directly with the MD and board, manage a small but capable team, and take ownership of everything from factory-floor reporting to high-level financial strategy.

This is a senior leadership role with a clear path to becoming Finance Director. It’s perfect for someone who wants to build, improve, and lead with impact

What you’ll be responsible for

You’ll be at the heart of our growth, making sure the numbers drive the decisions—and the business stays sharp.

● You’ll lead the entire finance function, covering operational finance in manufacturing as well as AP, AR, FP&A and cashflow across the group.

● You’ll manage and support a tight team of three: an AP lead, an AR lead, and a Finance Manager.

● You’ll be the key finance partner to the MD and senior leadership team, helping guide decisions, improve performance and prepare the business for future scale—and potential sale.

● You’ll ensure the numbers are right, the controls are tight, and the reporting is useful, timely and commercial.

● You’ll own budgeting, forecasting, scenario planning and margin analysis, ensuring we stay profitable as we grow.

● You’ll lead audits, compliance and tax processes, and make sure we’re fit for purpose as a £multi-million food business.

● You’ll also shape the future of our finance systems—working with Sage 200 and helping build out a best-in-class ERP and tech stack that works for a modern manufacturing business. Experience with Katana or similar tools is a real bonus.

What we're looking for

This isn’t your average FC gig. We need someone who’s walked the walk—experienced enough to lead, but hands-on enough to get stuck in.

● You’ve already been a Financial Controller or Head of Finance in a fast-moving business, ideally within food or manufacturing.

● You understand the challenges of multi-site, high-volume operations—and how to build financial processes that support them.

● You’re just as comfortable with a spreadsheet as you are presenting to the board. You can dig into details, but also zoom out and think strategically.

● You lead teams with clarity and warmth. You support your people, raise standards, and make them better.

● You’re systems-savvy and excited to help us build a modern finance stack that scales with the business.

● Most of all, you want to be part of something exciting. You’re ready to join a business with ambition, pace, and a real sense of purpose—and play a key role in its success.

The offer

● £100,000 base salary + performance bonus.

● Full-time, permanent role with immediate start.

● Based across our London head office and bakery locations.

● A leadership role in a values-driven, product-obsessed, fast-scaling business.

Apply Now

● Please send your CV and a short cover letter to apply – we’d love to meet you!