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Head of Finance

Job Posted: 16 hours ago

Salary: £ 70,000 - 80,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Salford

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Head of Finance | Salford (Hybrid) | £70,000 - £80,000 + Bonus | Retail/E-commerce | Number 1 reporting to CEO 

Axon Moore are partnering with a high-growth consumer brand to recruit their first senior finance leader. This is a newly created Head of Finance position, reporting directly to the founders and leadership team, offering the opportunity to build and shape the finance function during a critical phase of growth.

 The business has achieved exceptional year-on-year growth and is now entering the next stage of its journey, with ambitious plans to significantly increase revenue over the coming years. As a result, they are seeking a commercially minded finance professional who can provide strategic insight whilst also establishing the controls, processes and infrastructure required to support scale.

 This role would suit an experienced Finance Manager, Financial Controller or Head of Finance from an e-commerce, retail or consumer products environment who enjoys operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial business.

 The Role

 As Head of Finance, you will take ownership of the finance function, partnering closely with senior stakeholders to drive performance, improve visibility and support strategic decision-making.

 Key responsibilities include:

Leading and developing the finance function, creating a scalable structure for future growth
Producing accurate and timely monthly management accounts and board reporting
Delivering insightful financial analysis to support commercial decision-making
Managing budgeting, forecasting and cash flow planning processes
Implementing robust financial controls, policies and procedures
Driving process improvements and increasing efficiency across finance operations
Supporting inventory, stock and margin reporting within a product-led environment
Partnering with operational, commercial and supply chain teams to improve business performance
Managing relationships with external accountants, auditors, banks and advisors
Ensuring compliance with statutory, tax and regulatory requirements
Providing strategic financial input on future growth initiatives and investment decisions
Supporting systems development and finance technology improvements as the business scales
About You

 We are looking for an ambitious and hands-on finance leader who thrives in high-growth environments.

 You will ideally have:

ACA, ACCA or CIMA qualification
Experience within e-commerce, retail, consumer goods or a related sector
A proven track record of building, improving or scaling finance functions
Strong financial planning, forecasting and commercial analysis capabilities
Experience implementing controls, processes and reporting improvements
Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to operate strategically and tactically
Previous experience in a growing SME or entrepreneurial business would be highly advantageous
What's on Offer?

Opportunity to become the number one finance leader within a rapidly growing business
Direct exposure to founders and senior leadership
Genuine opportunity to shape strategy and influence growth
A fast-paced, entrepreneurial culture where ideas and improvements are encouraged
Competitive salary of £70,000 - £80,000 plus benefits
Clear opportunity for progression as the business continues to scale
If you're looking for a role where you can make a tangible impact, build a best-in-class finance function and play a key role in a high-growth success story, we'd love to hear from you.

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