Finance Director

Are you an experienced finance leader with a passion for driving business success in a dynamic retail environment? We are seeking an exceptional Finance Director to join the leadership team of a rapidly growing omni-channel retailer £200m+ t/o. This senior position will see you playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of the business, providing strategic financial leadership and supporting key decision-making at the highest level.

As Finance Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial performance, strategy, and planning for the company. You'll lead a talented finance team, ensuring financial goals are met, while driving continuous improvement across all areas of finance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership & People Management: Manage, develop, and motivate the finance department, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring the team is aligned with business objectives. Supervise and guide team members, focusing on talent development and succession planning.

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Provide strategic financial advice and insight to the senior leadership team and the board. Contribute to the development and execution of company strategy, offering financial analysis and recommendations for key business decisions.

• Budgeting & Financial Planning: Take overall control of the company's accounting and budgetary processes. Ensure the accurate preparation and review of annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and KPI reports. Provide variance analysis and recommend corrective actions where necessary.

• Financial Performance & Analysis: Lead efforts to optimise financial performance by managing costs, improving profitability, and advising on financial risks and opportunities. Interpret complex financial data to provide clear, actionable insights to senior management.

• Cash & Treasury Management: Oversee cash management policy, ensuring strong cash flow, and managing relationships with banks, auditors, and external financial service providers.

• Audit & Compliance: Take responsibility for overseeing the audit process, presenting annual accounts to auditors, and ensuring all statutory and regulatory requirements are met in relation to financial governance.

• Corporate Finance & Strategic Guidance: Provide financial input into corporate activities, including mergers and acquisitions, and evaluate key strategic initiatives. Contribute to the development of long-term financial strategy and business planning.

• Continuous Improvement & Process Optimisation: Lead and sponsor continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring financial systems, processes, and activities are robust, compliant, and capable of supporting business growth.

What You Will Bring:

• Strong Leadership: Exceptional leadership skills with a track record of managing and developing high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.

• Strategic Mindset: Ability to think strategically, challenge assumptions, and provide financial guidance that influences key business decisions.

• Attention to Detail & Diligence: Highly diligent with an uncompromising focus on accuracy, operational efficiency, and delivering results.

• Adaptability & Resilience: Ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-pressure environment while adapting quickly to frequent change.

• Financial Expertise: Extensive experience in finance, accounting, budgeting, and forecasting, with a deep understanding of corporate finance and financial reporting.

• Values-Driven: Strong integrity, transparency, and a commitment to sound governance practices, with a genuine passion for the business.

Candidate profile:

• ACA, CIMA, ACCA qualified or equivalent
• Previous retail experience is essential
• Finance Director or CFO experience is essential
• Previous experience of managing an end-to-end finance function including technical and commercial finance.
• Ability to work in a fast paced entrepreneurial environment.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Career growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding business.
• A dynamic, fast-paced work environment where your contributions will have a direct impact on the company's success.

If you're an accomplished finance leader with the passion and expertise to drive business performance in a fast-growing omni-channel retailer, we want to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your career.