Head of Finance

  • Candidate Source
  • Stockport, Cheshire
  • Jul 28, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Strong 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.

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