Head of Finance - Strategy & GDO

Holland-; Nuneaton; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Private medical insurance – self &

family cover

Annual health testing kit

Employee Assistance Programme

Wellbeing benefits

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Holland & Barrett is seeking a Head of Finance - Strategy & GDO to own the financial framework behind the 2030 Plan. The role splits between Nuneaton and London, with a hybrid working pattern and some travel to other HB locations.

You will lead financial modelling, governance and reporting, partnering with senior leaders to challenge assumptions and align investment decisions with strategic priorities. This is a high-visibility role shaping corporate finance across the business.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in senior finance roles.
• Qualified accountant with post-qualification experience.
• Strong financial modelling and cash flow forecasting skills.
• Ability to challenge executives and present clear recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Own and develop the financial model behind the 2030 Plan.
• Partner with Group Delivery Office leaders on strategic decisions.
• Connect long-term planning, budgets, forecasts and cash flow.
• Build scenarios to show financial implications of investments.
• Act as Finance gatekeeper for Executive Investment Committee.
• Establish governance across strategic initiatives and benefits tracking.
• Lead post-investment reviews and explain outcomes.
• Prepare concise, decision-focused reporting for Exec Team and Board.
• Lead and develop Finance colleagues and cross-team relationships.

Skills

Senior Commercial Finance

FP&A

Strategic Finance

Finance BP

Financial Modelling

Commercial Judgement

Stakeholder Engagement

Leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA

Job description

Head of Finance - Strategy & GDO (43226)

Nuneaton / London | Full-time | Permanent | Hybrid

We offer hybrid working, with the role split between our Nuneaton and London offices. Some travel to other H&B locations may be required.

Intro

Holland & Barrett has a plan for where it wants to be in 2030. This role is about making sure the financial decisions we take along the way support that ambition.

As our Head of Finance - Group Delivery Office & Strategy, you'll own the financial framework behind H&B's 2030 Plan, helping us understand where we're investing, what we expect to get back and whether we're creating the value we set out to deliver.

You'll work closely with our Group Delivery Office leadership, Finance Business Partners and senior stakeholders across H&B, bringing financial judgement and constructive challenge to some of the biggest investment decisions we make.

A big part of the role is connecting the dots. Making sure the 2030 Plan, annual budgets, forecasts, cash flow and individual investment cases all tell one consistent financial story.

And when an investment doesn't deliver what was expected, you'll help the business understand why, learn from it and make better decisions next time.

You'll also play an important role in the decisions that reach our Executive Investment Committee, Executive Team and Board.

What you'll be doing

• Own and develop the financial model behind H&B's 2030 Plan, keeping it aligned with business performance, forecasts and strategic priorities.
• Partner with the Director of Group Delivery Office and senior leaders, bringing financial insight and challenge to strategic decisions.
• Connect long-term planning, budgets, forecasts and cash flow so the business has one consistent view of its financial direction.
• Build scenarios and models that help leaders understand the financial implications of different investment choices.
• Act as the Finance gatekeeper for business cases going to the Executive Investment Committee, challenging assumptions, risks, costs and expected returns.
• Establish clear financial governance across strategic initiatives, tracking investment, cash flow, benefits and performance against commitments.
• Lead post-investment reviews, making sure the business understands what delivered, what didn't and what needs to change.
• Prepare clear, decision-focused reporting for the Executive Team and Board, turning complex information into recommendations they can act on.
• Lead and develop a Finance colleague while building strong relationships across FP&A, Strategy, Transformation and the wider business.

What you'll bring

You'll already have significant experience in senior Commercial Finance, FP&A, Strategic Finance or Finance Business Partnering, with the confidence to work closely with Executive-level stakeholders.

But what matters most is how you use financial insight to influence the decisions a business makes.

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) and significant post-qualification experience.
• Strong financial modelling skills, including long-term planning, scenario analysis and cash flow forecasting.
• Experience challenging investment cases, understanding the assumptions behind them and assessing whether the expected returns are realistic.
• A good understanding of financial governance, benefits tracking and the financial implications of complex programmes or investment portfolios.
• The confidence to challenge senior leaders constructively, ask difficult questions and bring a clear point of view.
• The ability to turn detailed financial analysis into a recommendation that makes sense to an Executive or Board audience.
• Commercial judgement that allows you to move between the detail of an individual investment and the bigger financial picture.
• Experience leading or developing Finance colleagues and building effective relationships across different teams.

You'll be comfortable working in an environment where priorities and assumptions change, and where good judgement matters just as much as getting the numbers right.

Holidays

• 33 days, including bank holidays
• 24/7 Virtual GP access
• Private medical insurance – Self & partner cover
• Annual free at-home health testing kit (after 6 months' service)
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme and a network of Mental Health First Aiders whenever you need support

Financial Wellbeing

• Enhanced workplace pension via salary sacrifice, with employer contribution
• Life assurance (3x salary, after 6 months' service)

Reward

• Annual Bonus (subject to company and individual performance) up to 33%
• £50 Colleague product allowance on Holland & Barrett products (after 6 months' service)
• Access to cashback and discounts from a wide range of retailers
• 25% colleague discount, available in store and online, with free delivery on online orders
• Free Wellhub membership, with discounted access to gyms, studios and premium wellbeing apps
• Cycle to Work scheme

If you want to influence how a business makes its biggest investment decisions — and make sure those decisions create the value they're supposed to — this is an opportunity to do exactly that.

You'll be close to the conversations shaping H&B's future, with the financial ownership and credibility to make a difference.

We'd like to hear from you.

About Holland & Barrett

• At Holland & Barrett, we exist to make health and wellness a way of life for everyone, adding quality years to life.
• We've been trusted for more than 150 years, but we're focused on what comes next.
• Our 2030 Plan is shaping how we grow, invest and develop the business. Finance plays a central role in that journey, helping us make informed decisions, understand the value of our investments and stay focused on sustainable long-term performance.

Inclusion & accessibility statement

• We want Holland & Barrett to be a place where everyone feels welcome, respected and able to contribute.
• Different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives make better teams and better decisions. We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every requirement listed.
• If you need any adjustments or additional support during the recruitment process, please let us know.