- Where
- Cheshire, Cheshire, GB
- Level
- Mid
We have been exclusively retained to appoint an experienced and commercially minded Financial Controller to lead the finance function of a growing, £25m turnover retail business.
As the most senior finance professional within the organisation, you will be a trusted advisor to a highly experienced Managing Director and shareholders, providing financial leadership, commercial insight and robust financial control across a multi-site operation.
The business includes a UK Head Office and stores throughout the UK, with a design studio, international supply chain and manufacturing and sourcing partners across the Far East. You will be a hands-on finance leader who thrives in this complexity and combines strong technical accounting expertise with commercial acumen, operational awareness and the ability to support strategic decision-making.
Key to the role will be to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, manage cash flow and working capital, oversee budgeting and forecasting processes, and provide meaningful analysis to support business performance and growth initiatives.
Lead and develop a finance team of three, ensuring high standards of performance and continuous improvement.
Produce timely and accurate monthly management accounts and board reporting packs.
Manage budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning processes.
Oversee cash flow, working capital and treasury management.
Maintain robust financial controls, processes and governance across the business.
Partner with operational leaders to improve profitability and performance.
Manage year-end accounts, audits, tax compliance and statutory reporting.
Monitor stock, inventory valuation and supply chain financial performance.
Provide commercial analysis and recommendations to the Managing Director and owners.
Support strategic projects, investment decisions and business growth initiatives.
Manage relationships with banks, auditors, insurers and external advisers.
Ensure compliance with all relevant financial, tax and regulatory requirements.
We are looking for a Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA), or Qualified by Experience, with proven leadership experience, ideally within an SME or owner-managed business. With strong commercial and operational finance capability, you will be a confident communicator, capable of influencing senior stakeholders and business owners.