Head of Finance

Head of Finance - 6 Month FTC - Nottingham - to £80k plus benefits

Our client, an established and growing retail business, is seeking a talented Head of Finance to take ownership of financial leadership across its product and sales operations. This is a high-impact role with responsibility for shaping financial strategy, improving performance, and supporting commercial growth initiatives across the business.

The successful candidate will join a collaborative senior team and lead a dedicated finance function within a fast-moving, customer-focused environment.

The Role

As Head of Finance, you will:

• Lead the financial planning cycle, including forecasting, budgeting, and performance tracking
• Deliver clear financial insights to inform commercial and strategic decision-making
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders on pricing, investment, and growth plans
• Manage and develop a small team of finance professionals
• Establish and maintain key performance indicators and reporting tools
• Drive continuous improvement in reporting and financial processes
• Support the evaluation and implementation of new business initiatives

About You

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• A recognised accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) or Qualified by Experience
• Strong experience in finance, ideally within a retail or product-led business. Multi site experience will be an advantage.
• Proven ability to interpret complex financial data and communicate it clearly
• A proactive, strategic mindset and confidence working across departments
• Experience managing and mentoring a finance team
• Advanced Excel skills

What's in it for you?

This role offers the opportunity to:

• Make a real impact on business performance and direction
• Join a supportive and ambitious leadership team
• Work in a varied, commercially oriented environment
• Access a competitive salary and benefits package

We’d love to hear from finance professionals who are commercially minded, people-focused, and ready to make an impact in a growing business.

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