Finance Director

Finance Director | Consumer | East Midlands | c. £175,000 + Bonus + Benefits

Zachary Daniels Finance are delighted to be partnering with a highly successful and long established consumer business to appoint a Finance Director.

This is a pivotal leadership appointment within a fast-paced, multi-channel organisation that continues to experience strong growth across the UK and international markets. Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Board, you will play a key role in shaping business strategy, driving performance and supporting the next phase of the company's evolution.

This opportunity would suit an ambitious and commercially minded Finance Director/CFO seeking a broad leadership role within a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

The Role

As Finance Director, you will provide strategic financial leadership across the business, ensuring robust governance, insightful decision-making and strong financial performance.

Key responsibilities will include:

Strategic Leadership

Partner with the CEO and Board to shape and deliver long-term business strategy
Provide commercial challenge and financial insight to support key decision-making
Support growth initiatives, investment opportunities and strategic projects
Financial Performance & Reporting

Lead budgeting, forecasting and long-range planning processes
Deliver accurate and timely financial reporting to senior stakeholders
Drive performance through meaningful KPI reporting and analysis
Maintain strong cashflow, working capital and balance sheet management
Governance & Controls

Ensure robust financial controls, compliance and risk management frameworks
Lead relationships with auditors, banking partners and external advisors
Maintain a strong governance environment capable of supporting continued growth
Commercial Business Partnering

Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership teams across the organisation
Translate complex financial information into actionable commercial insight
Support pricing, investment appraisal and business performance initiatives
Leadership & Team Development

Lead, mentor and develop a high-performing finance team
Build organisational capability and succession plans
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and collaboration
Transformation & Improvement

Drive finance transformation initiatives across systems, reporting and processes
Improve the quality, accessibility and utilisation of management information
Champion automation, efficiency and scalability across the finance function
About You

We are seeking a commercially astute finance leader with:

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
Consumer, Retail, E-Commerce experience
Proven success in a senior finance leadership position
Experience operating within a complex, fast-paced commercial environment
Strong strategic and commercial acumen
Board-level communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience leading and developing high-performing teams
The ability to balance operational excellence with long-term strategic thinking
A collaborative leadership style and strong personal credibility
Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a highly successful business at an exciting stage of its growth journey. You will work closely with an ambitious leadership team, influence key strategic decisions and play a significant role in shaping the future direction of the organisation.

Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Zachary Daniels is a Niche, National & International Recruitment Consultancy.

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