Head of Finance

Salary/Rate:c.£120,000 per annum
Type of work desired:Perm
Desired work region:London
Sector:Retail
Post Date:31. 12. 2025
Ref:151450
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  • Highly accomplished Head of Finance with over 16 years of expertise, specialising in the retail sector.
  • Led end-to-end finance operations across multi-site retail environments, strengthening control and performance visibility.
  • Improved forecasting accuracy and budgeting discipline to support trading decisions and seasonal planning.
  • Delivered margin improvement through tighter cost control, pricing insight and stock management analysis.
  • Enhanced management reporting with clearer KPIs, dashboards and actionable performance commentary.
  • Directed finance transformation initiatives, streamlining processes and improving reporting timelines.
  • Strengthened cashflow management through improved working capital forecasting and controls.
  • Partnered with commercial and operational teams to support store performance and profitability initiatives.
  • Built and developed high-performing finance teams, embedding accountability and analytical rigour.
  • Provided trusted financial insight to senior leadership, supporting strategic decision-making and sustainable growth.

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