Permanent
Head of Finance
Candidate Source
Stockport
Posted: 28 July 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 27 August 2026
Ref: 225421762
Strong financial leadership doesn''t just report the numbers; it shapes the decisions that drive sustainable business growth. If you''re looking for a role where your commercial insight will influence strategy at the highest level, this Head of Finance opportunity could be your next career move.
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Working as part of the senior leadership team, you''ll take ownership of the finance function within a successful retail business, ensuring robust financial reporting, strong governance and commercial support that helps the business achieve its ambitions.
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What''s in it for you
- Salary of -80,000 to -85,000 per year
- 25 days'' annual leave plus bank holidays
- Life assurance
- On-site parking
- Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence business strategy
- Lead financial improvement projects while developing and supporting a finance team
Your responsibilities as Head of Finance
- Produce accurate monthly and annual financial reporting, including board packs and meaningful commentary
- Ensure statutory accounts and regulatory filings are completed in accordance with UK GAAP
- Build and maintain strong relationships with auditors, HMRC, banking partners and investors
- Provide commercial financial support to the Group CFO and wider leadership team
- Lead, mentor and develop the finance team while maintaining high performance
- Deliver financial control improvements and lead key projects across the business
What we''re looking for in a Head of Finance
- Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA
- Strong background leading finance functions within the retail sector
- Excellent technical accounting knowledge, including UK GAAP
- Proven ability to manage statutory reporting and external stakeholder relationships
- Experience implementing financial controls and driving business improvement
Working hours
Full-time, office-based.
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If you''re ready to take the next step as a Head of Finance, we''d love to hear from you. Apply today.
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