Ready to power up a business and drill down into the numbers?

Paul Card Recruitment is partnering with Power Tool World to recruit a Finance Manager to join their team in Newton Aycliffe.

Power Tool World, a family-owned business established in 1998, is a leading e-commerce retailer of professional-grade power tools from top brands like Makita, DeWalt, Bosch, and more. With a £40 million turnover and regular appearances in Ward Hadaway's Fastest 50, they've built a strong reputation as one of the North East's most successful digital retailers.

Operating primarily through their own website and supported by an in-house digital marketing team, Power Tool World offers next-day delivery across the UK and same-day collection for local customers via their Newton Aycliffe trade counter. With two warehouses and a focus on efficiency and service, the business is committed to delivering a seamless experience for customers.

They're now looking for a hands-on Finance Manager to take full ownership of the finance function and work closely with the MD to support the next phase of growth.

To meet the business's timeline, only applicants who are available to start before June 2025 can be considered for this role.

You'll lead the day-to-day financial operations, covering management accounts, balance sheet oversight, cash flow, and payment runs. This is a varied and involved role, where you'll also contribute to cross-functional projects, support finance system integration, and play a key part in improving processes across the wider business. Your ability to collaborate with senior managers in operations and warehouse management will be key to ensuring things run smoothly.

What you'll bring:

Strong experience in finance management, including month-end reporting, cash flow, and improving processes
Confidence and independence to lead the finance function and act as a trusted support to the MD
A collaborative mindset and comfort working cross-functionally with other departments
A fully qualified accountant (ACCA, ACA, CIMA) or qualified by experience

This is a chance to make a meaningful impact in a growing, forward-thinking business that's actively investing in its future,including a significant recent investment in upgrading their warehouse operations.

You'll join a close-knit team that values initiative, where you can shape your role, influence key decisions, and carve out real progression opportunities. This is more than a finance job, it's a long-term opportunity to grow with the business and shape what your future looks like. Click 'Apply' now!