Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment provided pay range
This range is provided by Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
Direct message the job poster from Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment
Fantastic opportunity to work for a household brand within the sales and distribution space for an experience senior finance leader with proven commercial and strategic experience.
Reporting to the MD of the business, this role is a key position within the SLT and is responsible for the full spectrum of financial management, commercial insight and operational control across a growing £60 mil TO organisation.
The role encompasses leadership of a multi discipline finance team and ownership of inventory optimisation and delivery of high quality financial reporting, planning and analysis.
The role is pivotal in driving business performance and enabling strategic decision making.
Key responsibilities;
Strategic & Commercial Leadership
* Partner with the MD and Leadership Team to shape and deliver financial strategy, business planning, and performance improvement.
* Lead budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning processes, including business cases, bridges, and scenario modelling.
* Provide commercial insight to support pricing, margin, and investment decisions.
* Represent the business in Group Finance forums, ensuring compliance and alignment with Group policies and reporting standards.
Financial Operations & Control
* Oversee all financial operations including cash management, reconciliations, month-end close, statutory reporting, and audit.
* Ensure robust internal controls and compliance with all relevant legislation (Companies Act, VAT, PAYE, NI, pensions, etc.).
* Deliver accurate and timely management accounts, KPIs, and performance review packs.
* Drive continuous improvement in financial systems, processes, and reporting quality.
Inventory & Working Capital Management
* Lead the inventory management function, ensuring availability targets in the high 90% range while optimising cash investment.
* Integrate inventory planning into broader cashflow forecasting and working capital strategy.
* Oversee stock performance reporting and drive improvements in availability, efficiency, and cost control.
* Lead and develop a high-performing finance team across business intelligence, business partnering, management accounting, credit control, and transactional finance.
* Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
* Build succession plans and support professional development across the team.
Required Skills & Experience
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with significant post-qualification experience.
* Proven track record in senior finance leadership within a complex, multi-functional environment.
* Strong commercial acumen and ability to influence strategic decisions.
* Experience managing inventory and working capital in a fast-paced business.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
* High integrity, attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
* Industries
Retail
Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Alexander Daniels Finance Recruitment by 2x
Sign in to set job alerts for “Head of Finance” roles.
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom 2 days ago
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom 3 weeks ago
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom 23 hours ago
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom 2 months ago
Milton Keynes, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago
We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
#J-18808-Ljbffr