Head of Finance and Financial Operations. LilyLifestyle

Overview

Hays is recruiting a Financial Controller / Head of Finance for a growing fashion and retail brand. The role reports to the CEO and involves shaping the future of the business, supporting senior leadership with strategic decision‑making and managing day‑to‑day finance operations.

• Own day‑to‑day finance operations, ensuring accurate accounting and strong controls.
• Deliver month‑end and year‑end accounts and lead engagements with external auditors.
• Manage cash‑flow forecasting, fixed assets and bank reconciliations.
• Oversee monthly payroll, annual budgeting and assist with year‑end accounts.
• Lead projects such as ERP migrations and collaborate with internal teams and external consultants.
• Maintain, analyse and challenge costs.
• Act as a commercial partner to senior leadership, providing insight to support decision‑making and pricing strategy.

• Qualified accountant (e.g., ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Experience in e‑commerce or retail is beneficial.
• Background in a start‑up environment, capable of building processes.
• Experience with SAP is beneficial.
• Strong Excel and IT skills.

This position offers the chance to own the finance function within a growing start‑up, contribute to strategic decision‑making as part of the senior leadership team, and work remotely with occasional travel to the Bristol office.