Finance Director / Financial Controller

Hays; Bradford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a thriving £100m retail business as Finance Director, leading financial strategy and operations. This pivotal role requires a qualified accountant ready to drive growth and efficiency within a dynamic team. Competitive salary and benefits offered as you shape the future of the business.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

High-growth, entrepreneurial business environment

Collaboration with driven leadership team

Qualifications

• Proven track record in financial leadership and experience in retail environment.
• Strong analytical mindset and communication skills.
• Ambition to step into a Finance Director role.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance function, ensuring robust financial controls.
• Execute strategic plans with the executive and senior leadership teams.
• Deliver insightful financial analysis and reporting.

Skills

Financial leadership

Strategic planning

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder management

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. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
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