Finance Director

Page Executive; Wales; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a high-caliber finance professional to lead its financial strategy and governance. This pivotal role involves joining the senior leadership team and driving commercial performance in a dynamic retail environment. The successful candidate will manage financial planning, oversee compliance, and provide insights for strategic decisions, all while fostering a high-performance culture within the finance team. If you're an ambitious finance leader with a hands-on approach and a passion for shaping the future of a beloved brand, this is the opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in senior finance roles like Finance Director or Financial Controller.
• Experience in retail or eCommerce sector is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial strategy and oversee financial planning and reporting.
• Manage cash flow and lead financial governance and compliance.
• Develop IT systems to enhance operational performance.

Skills

Commercial Acumen

Strategic Thinking

Financial Governance

Risk Management

Financial Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Operational Efficiency

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

About Our Client

With its head office nestled in the picturesque village of the Badminton Estate, Glos. Route One is a leading multi-channel retailer in the skateboarding and streetwear industry. The brand has evolved into a go-to destination for top global brands, blending a thriving eCommerce presence with a strong retail footprint. With a loyal customer base and a reputation for authenticity, Route One continues to innovate, staying at the forefront of a dynamic and fast-moving industry.

Job Description

This is a career-defining opportunity for a high-calibre finance professional to take ownership of Route One's financial strategy and governance. In addition to leading the finance function, you will be part of the senior leadership team, helping drive commercial performance and playing a pivotal role in steering the business through an important stage in its evolution.

Key Responsibilities

1. Own and drive the financial strategy, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
2. Oversee financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, and reporting to support strategic decision-making.
3. Manage cash flow, working capital, and funding requirements, ensuring financial stability and growth.
4. Lead financial governance, compliance, and risk management.
5. Provide financial insights and commercial analysis to support key business decisions.
6. Partner with senior stakeholders on future transitional structures of the organisation.
7. Development of IT systems, identifying value-add opportunities to further enhance the company's operational performance and profitability.
8. Drive operational efficiencies and profitability through robust financial controls and process improvements.
9. Work closely with external advisors, banks, and investors to support business growth and transformation.
10. Lead and develop the finance team, fostering a high-performance culture.

The Successful Applicant

Desired Experience

1. Although not essential, Retail and/or eCommerce sector experience is preferred, ideally within a fast-growing, multi-channel business.
2. A proven track record in a senior finance role (Finance Director, Financial Controller, or Head of Finance).
3. Experience working in a business navigating, evaluating possible transformational structures, and potential changes of shareholder participations is highly desirable.
4. Strong commercial acumen and strategic thinking, with the ability to influence at board level.
5. Strong relationships with advisory and banking networks.
6. Hands-on approach, comfortable operating in an entrepreneurial, growth-focused environment.
7. Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or equivalent.

What's on Offer

This is a unique opportunity to shape the financial future of a well-established and much-loved brand. If you're an ambitious finance leader looking for a strategic role in a dynamic retail business, we'd love to hear from you.