Finance Director, Retail & Trade – North London

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

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Significant influence over business策略

North London head office

Job summary

Zachary Daniels is partnering with a successful retail and trade business to appoint a Finance Director in North London. You will lead the finance function, partner with the owners and senior team, and influence strategic decision-making.

We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded finance leader with ACA/ACCA/CIMA and a track record of improving working capital, systems and data-driven insight. This role offers significant influence and opportunity to shape growth and performance across

Qualifications

• Senior finance leadership experience, including developing and managing teams.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to influence senior stakeholders.
• Experience managing cash flow, working capital, financial reporting and controls.
• Experience in retail, wholesale or distribution is advantageous.
• Interest in technology, data and AI with ability to drive practical improvements.
• Hands-on, collaborative leadership style with high standards.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Cash flow management

Finance process improvement

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification

Tools

ERP/Finance system

BI tools

Job description

Zachary Daniels is partnering with a successful retail and trade business to appoint a Finance Director in North London. You will lead the finance function, partner with the owners and senior team, and influence strategic decision-making.

We are seeking an experienced, commercially minded finance leader with ACA/ACCA/CIMA and a track record of improving working capital, systems and data-driven insight. This role offers significant influence and opportunity to shape growth and performance across