Finance Director / Financial Controller

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Bradford; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a thriving £100m turnover retail business in Bradford as a Finance Director/Financial Controller. This pivotal role involves leading the finance function, enhancing operational efficiency, and contributing to strategic leadership. If you are a qualified accountant ready for the next step in your career, this opportunity offers a competitive salary and the chance to shape the business's future.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

High-growth entrepreneurial environment

Strategic leadership role

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail or fast-paced commercial environment.
• Proven ability to lead finance operations.
• Strong analytical mindset and hands-on problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance function with strong financial controls.
• Partner with leadership to shape and execute strategic plans.
• Deliver financial analysis to support decision-making.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Strategic planning

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA)

Job description

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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