Finance Director

Finance Director | Multi-site Retail | Cheshire | £140,000 - £170,000 + car + bonusThe OpportunityThis is an outstanding opportunity to join a well-established, multi-site retail business.The business has a proud heritage and a strong reputation for serving customers across the UK. Having undergone significant transformation in recent years, it has returned to sustainable profitability and is now entering the next phase of its growth.This is not a traditional Finance Director position. Whilst exceptional financial leadership remains the foundation, the successful individual will become one of the Managing Director's closest business partners, helping shape strategy, improve operational performance and take the business to the next level.This is a high-profile appointment with genuine influence across the organisation and the opportunity to make a lasting impact.The RoleAs Finance Director, you will have full responsibility for the finance function, ensuring best-in-class financial control, reporting, governance and compliance.Beyond finance, you will work alongside the Managing Director as a trusted adviser and problem solver, taking ownership of key business initiatives and helping drive operational improvements across the wider business.This is a role for someone who enjoys operating beyond the traditional finance remit and thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.Key responsibilities include:Leading and developing the finance function, ensuring best practice across financial reporting, controls, compliance and governanceDefining and delivering the financial strategy in line with the wider business objectivesActing as Senior Accounting Officer (HMRC)Taking full ownership of working capital, cashflow, forecasting and financial planningProviding commercial insight and challenge to support business performance and strategic decision-makingActing as a trusted partner to the Managing Director, helping solve complex business challenges across multiple functionsSupporting operational improvement initiatives across different areas of the businessPresenting financial and operational performance to senior leadership and shareholdersIdentifying opportunities to improve efficiency, profitability and long-term business performanceThe PersonWe are looking for an exceptional Finance Director who combines first-class technical finance capability with strong commercial judgement and the credibility to operate as a genuine business partner.You will:Be a qualified accountant with proven experience as a Finance Director within a multi-site retail or consumer businessHave an outstanding grasp of financial control, reporting, governance, cashflow, FP&A and working capitalBe commercially aware with the ability to translate financial information into business decisionsBe capable of operating well beyond the traditional finance remit, taking ownership of wider business challenges where requiredHave the confidence and credibility to influence at board level and constructively challenge senior stakeholdersBe resilient, decisive and comfortable making difficult decisions in a demanding environmentEnjoy working at pace and taking ownership of complex problemsBe someone who naturally builds trust and becomes a genuine sparring partner to the Managing DirectorWhy JoinA genuine opportunity to shape the future of a recognised multi-site retail businessTrue number one finance role with significant influence across the organisationDirect partnership with the Managing Director and exposure to Group leadershipOpportunity to broaden your remit beyond finance and play a key role in the overall direction of the businessA highly visible leadership role with real autonomy and accountabilityZachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.Specialising in Buying, Merchandising & Ecommerce | Design, Technical, Wholesale & Production | Finance | HR & Talent | H&S & Compliance | Marketing, Digital & Technology | Property & Centre Management | Retail, Trade, Leisure & Wholesale Operations | Senior Appointments & Exec | Sales | Supply Chain & LogisticsBH36034TPBN1_UKTJ