Head of Finance
CV-LibraryStockportpermanentPosted: 28 July 2026
Apply NowStrong financial leadership doesn't just report the numbers; it shapes the decisions that drive sustainable business growth. If you're looking for a role where your commercial insight will influence strategy at the highest level, this Head of Finance opportunity could be your next career move.
Working as part of the senior leadership team, you'll take ownership of the finance function within a successful retail business, ensuring robust financial reporting, strong governance and commercial support that helps the business achieve its ambitions.
What's in it for you
Salary of £80,000 to £85,000 per year
25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Life assurance
On-site parking
Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence business strategy
Lead financial improvement projects while developing and supporting a finance team
Your responsibilities as Head of Finance
Produce accurate monthly and annual financial reporting, including board packs and meaningful commentary
Ensure statutory accounts and regulatory filings are completed in accordance with UK GAAP
Build and maintain strong relationships with auditors, HMRC, banking partners and investors
Provide commercial financial support to the Group CFO and wider leadership team
Lead, mentor and develop the finance team while maintaining high performance
Deliver financial control improvements and lead key projects across the business
What we're looking for in a Head of Finance
Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA
Strong background leading finance functions within the retail sector
Excellent technical accounting knowledge, including UK GAAP
Proven ability to manage statutory reporting and external stakeholder relationships
Experience implementing financial controls and driving business improvement
Working hours
Full-time, office-based.
If you're ready to take the next step as a Head of Finance, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.
Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to
Working as part of the senior leadership team, you'll take ownership of the finance function within a successful retail business, ensuring robust financial reporting, strong governance and commercial support that helps the business achieve its ambitions.
What's in it for you
Salary of £80,000 to £85,000 per year
25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Life assurance
On-site parking
Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and influence business strategy
Lead financial improvement projects while developing and supporting a finance team
Your responsibilities as Head of Finance
Produce accurate monthly and annual financial reporting, including board packs and meaningful commentary
Ensure statutory accounts and regulatory filings are completed in accordance with UK GAAP
Build and maintain strong relationships with auditors, HMRC, banking partners and investors
Provide commercial financial support to the Group CFO and wider leadership team
Lead, mentor and develop the finance team while maintaining high performance
Deliver financial control improvements and lead key projects across the business
What we're looking for in a Head of Finance
Fully qualified ACA, ACCA or CIMA
Strong background leading finance functions within the retail sector
Excellent technical accounting knowledge, including UK GAAP
Proven ability to manage statutory reporting and external stakeholder relationships
Experience implementing financial controls and driving business improvement
Working hours
Full-time, office-based.
If you're ready to take the next step as a Head of Finance, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today.
Candidate Source Ltd is an advertising agency. Once you have submitted your application it will be passed to the third party Recruiter who is responsible for processing your application. This will include holding and sharing your personal data, our legal basis for this is legitimate interest subject to your declared interest in a job. Our privacy policy can be found on our website and we can be contacted to confirm who your application has been forwarded to