Finance Director

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

Zachary Daniels Finance are delighted to partner with a successful consumer business to appoint a Finance Director.

This pivotal leadership appointment within a fast‑paced, multi‑channel organisation continues to experience strong growth across the UK and international markets. Reporting directly to the CEO and working closely with the Board, you will shape business strategy, drive performance and support the next phase of the company's evolution.

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

• 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
• 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 cash‑flow, working capital and balance sheet management
• 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
• 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
• Lead, mentor and develop a high‑performing finance team
• Build organisational capability and succession plans
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and collaboration
• 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

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

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 equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.