Your new company Your new company is one of the world's leading independent retailers, with a vast network of over 2,500 sites across the UK & Ireland, Continental Europe, Australia, and the United States. With a reputation for innovation and operational excellence, they are embarking on a strategic finance transformation initiative following the success of a recent pilot project. Your new role Your new role is a pivotal leadership position, responsible for driving strategic financial initiatives, overseeing transactional accounting processes, and leading a high-performing team of finance professionals. In this role, you will lead the implementation of operating plans by leveraging timely and accurate financial data to support organisational goals. You will manage, motivate, and develop a cohesive finance team, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance. Working closely with internal stakeholders, you will provide financial expertise to support strategic decision-making and deliver technical guidance to drive business initiatives and projects. Your responsibilities will include analysing complex financial data, producing insightful reports for senior management, and driving continuous improvements in financial processes, controls, and systems. Additionally, you will offer expert advice to ensure the successful delivery of key projects. What you'll need to succeed You will be ACA, ACCA, CIMA qualified with proven expe...