Finance Director: Retail & Trade, Data-Driven Growth Leader

Zachary Daniels; City Of London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Job summary

Zachary Daniels is partnering with a successful privately owned retail and trade business to recruit a Finance Director into its senior leadership team. The role is based from the North London head office and offers a high-impact opportunity to shape financial strategy, drive performance and invest in modernised finance systems.

You will lead the finance function, partner with owners and the COO, and use live data, automation and AI to strengthen decision-making and growth.

Qualifications

• ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification.
• Senior finance leadership experience, including developing and managing teams.
• Experience managing cash flow, working capital, financial reporting and controls.
• Experience within retail, wholesale, distribution or another operationally complex business would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead, develop and strengthen the finance team, establishing clear accountability and high standards.
• Partner with the COO and owners, providing commercial insight and strategic financial advice.
• Oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow and financial controls.
• Improve working capital, stock management, supplier rebates and credit control.
• Work with commercial and operational teams to strengthen margins, pricing and profitability.
• Evaluate investment opportunities and support future business growth.
• Modernise finance systems, reporting and processes, reducing manual activity.
• Champion the use of data, business intelligence, automation and AI to improve decision-making.

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder influence

Data & AI interest

Hands-on leadership

Education

ACA, ACCA or CIMA

Job description

Zachary Daniels is partnering with a successful privately owned retail and trade business to recruit a Finance Director into its senior leadership team. The role is based from the North London head office and offers a high-impact opportunity to shape financial strategy, drive performance and invest in modernised finance systems.

You will lead the finance function, partner with owners and the COO, and use live data, automation and AI to strengthen decision-making and growth.