Finance Director Placement for a Growing Retail Group
Finance Director Placement for a Growing Retail Group
Client: UK-Based Retail Business
Sector: Retail
Turnover: £30M
Role: Finance Director
Time to Hire: 6 Weeks
The Brief
A well-established retail group engaged us at a point where financial clarity and stronger leadership were becoming essential. Trading pressures were beginning to surface and the existing finance structure lacked the oversight needed for confident decision-making. The organisation required a Finance Director with the experience to stabilise performance, bring better financial control and support the business through a demanding period.
This role called for an individual who could balance long-term strategic thinking with practical improvements from day one.
The Challenge
The incoming Finance Director needed to:
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Identify areas of financial leakage and improve everyday operational efficiency
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Strengthen cash flow management and forward visibility
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Build trust with lenders and ease short-term financial strain
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Equip senior leadership with clearer insights and more reliable data
Our Solution
We carried out a focused executive search across the retail and consumer landscape, prioritising senior finance leaders with proven experience in recovery, commercial improvement and operational reset. Our process ensured a shortlist of individuals capable of combining strategic focus with a calm, hands-on approach.
Key Results
📌 49 individuals shortlisted
📌 11 CVs presented
📌 4 interviews arranged
📌 1 Finance Director placed
📌 Completed within a 6-week period
The Outcome
Over the first six months, the appointed Finance Director delivered strong and tangible progress:
🔹 Improved cost discipline and removal of non-essential spend
🔹 Healthier inventory flow and greater confidence in stock planning
🔹 Lending terms renewed to provide the business with more flexibility
Their contribution brought renewed stability to the organisation and helped reset the financial foundation for the next stage of growth.