Axon Moore is partnering with a high growth Multisite Retail business as they are entering a significant phase of expansion and are keen to appoint a first time Finance Director who can provide rigorous financial leadership, sophisticated planning capability, and clear strategic insight.This role is central to shaping the organisation’s financial direction, supporting executive decision-making, and strengthening operational resilience. FP&A expertise is essential.Job Title: Finance DirectorLocation: Stockport (5 days onsite)The Role:You will lead the full finance function, ensuring financial integrity, disciplined planning, and forward-looking analysis. Working closely with the CEO and COO, you will influence high-level decisions and drive a finance agenda that supports sustainable, long-term growth.You will be instrumental in aligning financial discipline with growth ambitions. Your work will directly influence strategy, profitability, and organisational performance. This is an opportunity to build a function that not only reports on the business but actively strengthens it.Key Responsibilities:End-to-end FP&A ownership, including budgeting, forecasting, modelling, and performance analysis.Strengthening financial systems, controls, and reporting across the organisation.Full oversight of management accounts, month-end, cash flow, statutory reporting, and compliance.Leadership and development of the finance team, fostering a culture of clarity, accuracy, and accountability.Providing commercially grounded insight to senior stakeholders, supporting timely and informed decision-making.Leading the finance workstream in the implementation and integration of a new ERP system, ensuring alignment between operational processes and financial reporting requirements.Supporting strategic initiatives, operational improvements, and future investments with sound financial analysis.Applying financial leadership within a multi-site retail environment, ensuring consistency, visibility, and performance management across all locations.Person Specification:Demonstrable FP&A depth; this is a core requirement.Proven leadership experience within a finance function.Strong command of financial reporting, controls, and governance.Experience overseeing financial aspects of ERP implementation or system migration.The ability to partner effectively with senior executives and operational leaders.A proactive approach suited to a high-growth, evolving environment.For immediate consideration or more information on the role, please contact Aaron Conneran at Axon Moore on 07503621256
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