Finance Director

About the Role

We offer an exceptional chance to join an established multi-site retail company based in Cheshire, renowned for its longstanding heritage and dedication to customers throughout the UK. Following a period of transformative change, the company has achieved sustainable profitability and is poised for further expansion. This Finance Director role transcends traditional boundaries: you will serve as a critical business ally to the Managing Director, influencing strategy, enhancing operations, and driving growth.

Responsibilities

• Lead and nurture the finance department, ensuring excellence in financial reporting, controls, governance, and compliance.
• Develop and implement finance strategies aligned with overall business goals.
• Perform duties as Senior Accounting Officer in accordance with HMRC standards.
• Maintain comprehensive management of working capital, cash flow, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
• Deliver insightful commercial analysis to support performance improvements and strategic choices.
• Collaborate closely with the Managing Director to address complex cross-functional challenges.
• Champion operational enhancement projects across various divisions of the business.
• Communicate financial and operational results effectively to senior leadership and shareholders.
• Identify and act upon opportunities to increase efficiency, profitability, and long-term business success.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified accountant with established experience as a Finance Director in multi-site retail or consumer sectors.
• In-depth expertise in financial control, reporting, governance, cash flow management, financial planning & analysis, and working capital administration.
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to translate financial insights into actionable business decisions.
• Capability and willingness to operate beyond conventional finance functions, taking accountability for broader business challenges.
• Confidence to influence at board level and engage senior stakeholders with constructive challenges.
• Resilience and decisiveness in a dynamic, high-pressure environment.
• A proactive and solution-driven approach to complex issues.
• An ability to cultivate trust and act as a true strategic partner to the Managing Director.

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to shape the future of an established multi-site retail organisation.
• Lead the finance function with significant organisational influence.
• Work directly alongside the Managing Director and gain exposure to senior group leadership.
• Expand your responsibilities beyond finance to impact overall business direction.
• A prominent leadership position offering autonomy and accountability.

Additional Information

The organisation is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and fostering an inclusive workplace environment.