Head of Finance

STOIX B Corp™
GB - London Area
May 2, 2025
Retail

Head of Finance | SME Retail Organisation - focused on growth and transformation

London - Hybrid working

Package:
Up to £120,000 + bonus + wider benefits

STOIX has been retained by a highly-respected and ambitious organisation to identify a Head of Finance to join their dynamic team. Reporting to the Finance Director, this is a great opportunity for a motivated leader looking to implement change and bring value.

Overview

With deep roots in the UK, stretching back 100 years ago, this company has grown into a highly profitable SME that has carved out a brilliant niche for themselves through and has maintained an exceptional reputation across the South of England. While proudly retaining its SME feel, the company is ambitious, with an appetite for growth and operational transformation.

About the Role

You will play a pivotal role in the finance team, responsible for the day to day finance operations.

This is a high-impact position where you will help manage statutory accounts, financial reporting, governance and control processes, whilst business partnering with wider departments, providing insight and support. You will also be critical to help lead operational transformation across the business

Financial reporting. controls & governance:
Take ownership of financial controls, ensuring correct levels of governance and policies are in place. Leading on P&L reporting, developing the budget & forecasting process and manage the audit relationship.

Stakeholder Management:
Act as a business partner to Departmental heads and the Board of Directors, providing actionable insights and analysis to help drive business growth.

Operational / Process transformation:
Identify and lead opportunities for development across finance and operational systems and processes.

Leadership / Team Management:
Motivate and develop your direct reports, providing a progression plan in order to provide a clear, structured succession plan.

What you will bring!

Sector experience:
B2C retail/consumer experience or manufacturing experience is needed.
Background:
A technical practice background would be a bonus with relevant PQE in relevant industries.
Qualifications:
Qualified accountant with a recognised accountancy body (ACA, ICAS, CIMA)
Personality:
An experienced leader that can demonstrate a high-emotional IQ when dealing with passionate
The ability to build trust and relationships:
Team Management:
Track record in managing teams

Characteristics

The ability to build trust and relationships is paramount and this attitude will need to be demonstrated in the first 6 months of joining.
Demonstrate integrity and honesty
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment and manage multiple priorities.
Collaborative with strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with internal colleagues, leadership, and external advisors.
Tech-savvy and keen to use technology for business improvement.

Our Commitment

We're passionate about creating an inclusive workplace for our clients that promotes and values diversity. Companies that are diverse in age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability, ethnicity, and perspective are proven to be better companies. More importantly, creating an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work is the right thing to do.

STOIX receives a high level of applications to advertised opportunities. As much as we strive to respond to each application individually and personally, we would advise if you have not received communication within 10 days that your application has been unsuccessful at this time.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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