Finance Director

at  Zachary Daniels Recruitment

Finance Director | Cambridgeshire | Competitive Salary plus bonus, 50% staff discount, Enhanced holiday allowance, pension, Employee wellbeing and assistance programme | Omni-channel retail
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.

• 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.