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Finance Director

Talentedge
Posted 13 hours ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Chester, Cheshire CH36DD, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of Financial Controller/Finance Director is based in Chester with a salary of circa £80k plus benefits and flexible working options.
  • The role is created to support the rapid growth of a rapidly expanding SME Retailer, which aims to double its size again in the next few years.
  • The successful candidate will oversee all aspects of finance, produce monthly management accounts, and work closely with the Managing Director on various operational functions.
  • Candidates should be ACA, CIMA, or ACCA qualified with post-qualification experience, particularly in retail, ecommerce, or stock management.
  • The company seeks an ambitious individual with commercial acumen who is eager to contribute to the organization's growth and success.

Financial Controller/Finance Director

Based: Chester

Salary: circa £80k + benefits + flexible working + opportunity for growth

Our client is a rapidly expanding SME Retailer who have created a brand new role to support their growth over the next few years. 2024 was a fantastic year for them, winning numerous awards, doubling in size and with a strategic plan to double size again over the next couple of years, they have created a new Finance & Operations role to work alongside the MD

The next 24-36 months are crucial offering some fantastic opportunities to grow revenue, with a newly promoted senior management team we are recruiting an FD to sit on the SLT – overseeing finance but also involved in the running of the business

Role:

  • Overseeing all aspects of finance
  • Producing monthly management accounts, monthly board pack
  • Reconciliations – bank, stock, balance sheet
  • Working with the MD on overseeing all HR, Operations and wider business
  • Providing insights on current performance & driving internal improvements
  • Budgeting, forecasting, support with NPD and potential future investments
  • Assisting in preparing operational functions & wider business for growth
  • Heavily involved in stock planning, stock management and streamlining despatch
  • Working as number 2 to the MD supporting in future business growth

Experience:

  • ACA, CIMA, ACCA qualified with post qual experience
  • Retail / Ecommerce / Stock experience essential
  • Ability to see the bigger picture and look after wider areas including leading finance function
  • Commercial acumen and keen to progress

If you are ambitious, keen to embark on a journey and passionate about what you do - please apply now!

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