Strategic Finance Director & Business Partner

Zachary Daniels; Chester; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Daniels, on behalf of a well-established multi-site retail business, is seeking a Finance Director to lead the finance function and partner with the Managing Director to shape strategy and drive operational performance.

This high-profile appointment offers broad influence across the organisation, responsibility for governance, cashflow and FP&A, and the opportunity to deliver lasting impact beyond traditional finance.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with proven experience as a Finance Director within a multi-site retail or consumer business.
• Outstanding grasp of financial control, reporting, governance, cashflow, FP&A and working capital.
• Commercially aware with the ability to translate financial information into business decisions.
• Capable of operating well beyond the traditional finance remit, taking ownership of wider business challenges where required.
• Have the confidence and credibility to influence at board level and constructively challenge senior stakeholders. Be resilient, decisive and comfortable making difficult decisions in a demanding environment.
• Enjoy working at pace and taking ownership of complex problems.
• Be someone who naturally builds trust and becomes a genuine sparring partner to the Managing Director.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the finance function, ensuring best practice across financial reporting, controls, compliance and governance
• Defining and delivering the financial strategy in line with the wider business objectives
• Acting as Senior Accounting Officer (HMRC)
• Taking full ownership of working capital, cashflow, forecasting and financial planning
• Providing commercial insight and challenge to support business performance and strategic decision-making
• Acting as a trusted partner to the Managing Director, helping solve complex business challenges across multiple functions
• Supporting operational improvement initiatives across different areas of the business
• Presenting financial and operational performance to senior leadership and shareholders
• Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, profitability and long-term business performance

Job description

Zachary Daniels, on behalf of a well-established multi-site retail business, is seeking a Finance Director to lead the finance function and partner with the Managing Director to shape strategy and drive operational performance.

This high-profile appointment offers broad influence across the organisation, responsibility for governance, cashflow and FP&A, and the opportunity to deliver lasting impact beyond traditional finance.