Finance Director

My client is a fast-growing retail business based in the Warrington area. As a result of growth, they are looking for a Finance Director. This is a newly created role, reporting to the CEO. Duties of the role will include: Financial Reporting * Own the overall financial management; measure, analyse and lead on all financial performance & compliance aspects. * Lead the preparation of monthly financial and management accounts, reporting and annual statutory financial statements; measure, analyse and lead on all financial performance & compliance aspects. * Implement, review, manage and improve financial management measures to provide meaningful, value adding analysis on issues impacting the business. * Pro-active support of management on month end issues and produce key analysis schedules. * Supervision of bank and balance sheet reconciliations * Treasury oversight and banking relations – weekly and daily forecasting cash on a 12-month rolling basis; optimising cash holdings and group compliance reporting. * Weekly cost of management reporting Financial Control * Preparation of monthly financial forecasts and budgets * Responsible for ensuring all Monthly Balance Sheet control accounts are fully reconciled in line with Company policies and Procedures. * Ensure adequate financial control is in place and adhered to, including all key balance sheet elements (WIP, Fixed Assets, Debtors, A&P). * Uphold all Group Policies, Processes and Procedures which includes Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental and Information Security. * Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal control. * Implement and update processes and governance across the finance department and wider business. * Promoting a culture of continuous improvement. * Management of risk and internal audit in line with large entity governance standards Stakeholder Management * Business partnering with operations and Commercial to monitor weekly job costs and challenge job performance * Business Partnering with Commercial in their interactions with existing customers and managing debtor days and working capital to ensure business expands in a controlled way with appropriate risk management. * and in accordance with deadlines. Strategic Leadership * Member of the management team with responsibility for the preparation and interpretation of the management accounting and the other management information. * Support and co-ordinate the preparation annual budgets & forecasts with the Senior Leadership Team in line with the Business Plan * Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the business to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and control. * Support and lead ad hoc business and Group projects as required. * Provide financial and commercial input through the business planning process by coordinating, reviewing, and challenging the business’s submissions. Team Leadership * Partner with the Senior Leadership Team and Support functions to improve business performance and drive efficiencies. * Manage and develop the finance team and contribute to a wide range of projects. The right candidate will have experience in the above, be ACA/CIMA/ACCA qualified and be looking for a role in a fast growing and developing business. This role offers growth, progression and development to the right person

Location: Warrington, Cheshire, GB

Posted Date: 11/6/2025