Head of Finance – Retail

About the role

We are partnering with a high‑growth, private‑equity backed retail business to appoint a commercially focused Head of Finance. Reporting to the Finance Director/CFO, you will lead a sizeable finance function across a large multi‑site estate and act as a key business partner to senior operational and commercial leaders.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, develop and inspire a finance team of around 20 employees, ensuring high performance and strong succession planning.
• Take ownership of financial performance across a large multi‑site retail operation.
• Partner closely with operational leaders to drive profitability, margin enhancement and commercial decision‑making.
• Deliver robust budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes across multiple business units and locations.
• Provide insightful analysis and recommendations to improve operational efficiency and business performance.
• Drive finance business partnering across operations, commercial, supply chain and support functions.
• Support strategic growth initiatives, including new site openings, acquisitions and integration activities.
• Enhance reporting capabilities, KPIs and performance metrics to improve decision making.
• Maintain robust financial controls, governance and risk management frameworks.
• Contribute to the wider leadership team in delivering the business growth strategy.

Required profile

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Proven experience leading sizeable finance teams with direct and indirect management responsibilities.
• Strong multi‑site experience in retail, consumer, hospitality, leisure or other operationally intensive environments.
• Demonstrated ability to partner with senior operational leaders and influence commercial decisions.

Required skills

What we offer

• Salary £100,000‑£110,000 per year.
• 20% performance bonus.
• Car allowance.
• Opportunity to shape the finance function in a fast‑growing, private‑equity backed retail business.