Posted 06 August, 2026
Head of Finance
Candidate Source
Stockport, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Strong financial leadership doesn't just report the numbers; it shapes the decisions that drive sustainable business growth. If you're looking for a role where your commercial insight will influence strategy at the highest level, this Head of Finance opportunity could be your next career move.Working as part of the senior leadership team, you'll take ownership of the finance function within a successful retail business, ensuring robust financial reporting, strong governance and commercial support that helps the business achieve its ambitions.What's in it for youSalary of £80,000 to £85,000 per year25 days' annual leave plus bank holidaysLife assuranceOn-site parkingOpportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence business strategyLead financial improvement projects while developing and supporting a finance teamYour responsibilities as Head of FinanceProduce accurate monthly and annual financial reporting, including board packs and meaningful commentaryEnsure statutory accounts and regulatory filings are completed in accordance with UK GAAPBuild and maintain strong relationships with auditors, HMRC, banking partners and investorsProvide commercial financial support to the Group CFO and wider leadership teamLead, mentor and develop the finance team while maintaining high performanceDeliver financial control improvements and lead key projects across the businessWhat we're looking for in a Head of FinanceFully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMAStrong background leading finance functions within the retail sectorExcellent technical accounting knowledge, including UK GAAPProven ability to manage statutory reporting and external stakeholder relationshipsExperience implementing financial controls and driving business improvementWorking hoursFull-time, office-based.If you're ready to take the next step as a Head of Finance, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to.TPBN1_UKTJ
