Finance Director/ Financial Controller

Hays PLC; Bradford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a high-growth retail business as Finance Director/Financial Controller, leading financial operations and strategic planning. The role demands financial leadership and a strong analytical mindset to drive performance and compliance. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a dynamic business within a supportive leadership team.

Benefits

Broad range of employee benefits

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Experience in retail or fast-paced commercial environment.
• Proven ability to lead finance operations.
• Strong communication skills and readiness for a strategic role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance function with robust controls.
• Partner with leadership on strategic plans.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.

Skills

Financial leadership

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

Join a thriving £100m turnover retail business as Finance Director/ Financial Controller

Hays Senior Finance is exclusively partnering with a dynamic and fast-growing £100m turnover retail business based in Bradford, to appoint a commercially astute and operationally focused Finance Director to join their established senior leadership team. This is a pivotal role for a finance professional ready to step up into a strategic leadership position, driving financial performance, operational efficiency, and long-term growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance function, ensuring robust financial controls and compliance.
• Partner with the executive and senior leadership teams to shape and execute strategic plans.
• Deliver insightful financial analysis and reporting to support data-driven decision-making.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
• Drive improvements in financial systems, processes, and reporting tools.
• Provide commercial insight into operational performance and investment opportunities.
• Lead on risk management, audit, and governance.

What We're Looking For

• A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with a strong track record in financial leadership.
• Experience in a retail or fast-paced commercial environment.
• Proven ability to lead finance operations and contribute to strategic direction.
• Strong analytical mindset with a hands-on approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ambition and readiness to step into a Finance Director role.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a high-growth, entrepreneurial business with a strong market presence.
• Work closely with a passionate and driven leadership team.
• Play a key role in shaping the future of the business.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

APPLY NOW if you are ready to take the next step in your finance career.

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• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits
• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits