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 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 are looking for:
● 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 thomas@galeta.co.uk to apply – we’d love to meet you!