96 Finance Director High Growth d2c Retailer jobs in the United Kingdom

Technical Manager - High Street Retailer

Excellent salary & package - DOE

London

An established High Street retailer established for its multi-product collections across menswear, womenswear and childrenswear is currently recruiting for a Technical Manager with strong multi-product technical and people management skills to head up their established technical team.

As the Technical Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the technical team ensuring the best quality of garment and product is produced, implement the ethical and compliance business strategy delivering exceptional standards. You will be responsible for test reporting, supplier management, attending sourcing, development and compliance meetings in the UK and internationally, quality control and sourcing fabrics, trims, wash, yarns etc. As a valued member of the senior management team, you will report directly to the Product Director and work very closely with heads of departments across design, buying, operations and supply chain contributing to the brand's strategy.

The ideal applicant must have previous technical management experience ideally working for a premium, high street or fashion brand, demonstrating outstanding ethical, compliance, sourcing, supplier management and garment construction skills. You must have previous people management experience with the ability to oversee and lead an established technical team, working closely with head of departments and stakeholders to drive brand strategy. Possessing excellent communication, presentation and I.T skills.

This is a fantastic opportunity to head up the Technical Team for a renowned high street retailer, in return you will be rewarded with a great remuneration package, company benefits, and a collaborative work environment.

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Technical Manager - High Street Retailer

Excellent salary & package - DOE

London

An established High Street retailer established for its multi-product collections across menswear, womenswear and childrenswear is currently recruiting for a Technical Manager with strong multi-product technical and people management skills to head up their established technical team.

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Are you a dynamic and commercially astute Finance Director looking for your next challenge? Do you want to make a real impact in a thriving UK manufacturing business with bold ambitions to expand into Europe?

My client are a rapidly growing, Lancashire-based manufacturing company with a turnover of 40 million and a reputation for quality, innovation, and customer focus. As they prepare for their next phase of growth-including international expansion-we are seeking a highly experienced Finance Director to join their Senior Management Team and play a pivotal role in shaping our strategic direction.

About the Role

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you'll take full ownership of their finance function, bringing both strategic oversight and hands-on leadership. This is a key appointment in the business-your insights and guidance will help steer financial strategy, drive profitability, and ensure we are structurally ready for the exciting journey ahead.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the finance team of 6, overseeing all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance.
• Act as a strategic business partner to the MD and Board, contributing to key decisions and business planning.
• Drive financial planning and analysis to support operational and commercial goals.
• Ensure robust financial controls, risk management, and compliance across the business.
• Support international growth strategy, including potential European market entry and investment analysis.

What We're Looking For

• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA).
• Proven experience in a Finance Director (or equivalent senior finance) role-ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to translate financial insight into business strategy.
• Experience of managing and mentoring high-performing teams.
• Hands-on, proactive approach, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving business.
• Experience with international expansion or multi-site operations would be advantageous.

Why Join?

• Be part of a close-knit, values-driven leadership team.
• Join a company with momentum and a clear vision for growth.
• Influence real change and be recognised for your contribution.
• Competitive salary and benefits package salary up to 85k plus equity

For more information please contact at Suzanne at Agility Resourcing.

We are pleased to be working with a global consultancy in the thick of scaling and they're ready for a Finance Director who can bring clarity, structure and commercial insight to match their momentum.

This isn't just about managing numbers, it's about influencing direction. The business is evolving fast, and finance is now central to how they make decisions, win work, and grow sustainably. You'll report directly to the CEO, join the leadership team, and help drive the next chapter.

What you'll be doing:

• Taking full ownership of UK finance - leading forecasting, reporting, budgeting and cash flow with confidence and clarity

• Driving group-wide financial strategy across international entities -connecting the dots and making it all stack up

• Partnering with the CEO to shape the future -bringing insight, challenge and commercial sharpness to every big decision

• Getting stuck into bids, pricing and contracts -making sure every deal is profitable and commercially sound

• Tracking project profitability and utilisation - the metrics that matter in a consultancy environment

• Leading a high-performing UK team and working closely with international contacts to keep everything aligned

• Building smarter systems, sharper controls, and reporting that gives the business what it needs before it even asks

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary + discretionary bonus

• Hybrid working - 3 days in the office, 2 from home

• Full ownership of the finance function across a global group

• A key voice on the leadership team, working directly with the CEO

• A newly formed exec team that's focused, ambitious, and ready to build something properly

What you'll need:

• A full accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)

• Experience leading finance in a scaling, fast-paced business

• Strong grasp of group consolidation, forecasting and commercial finance

• Ideally, exposure to consultancy, tech or project-based revenue models

• Confident in managing teams, influencing senior stakeholders, and solving complex problems

• Bonus if you've worked across borders or with multi-currency operations
  
  

If you're ready to step into a role with impact, direction and the backing to shape how finance is done , click 'Apply' now.

About the Business

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a private equity-backed manufacturing business, part of the portfolio of Merino Capital. With a turnover of c.£20m, the company is a well-established leader in the design, manufacture and specification of specialist products for the UK market.

The business is entering an exciting phase of growth, with investment in product innovation, operational efficiencies and market expansion. Backed by Merino Capital, the leadership team has ambitious plans – and the Finance Director will play a pivotal role in delivering them.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will lead the finance function and sit on the senior leadership team, providing strategic and commercial insight to support growth.

You will also oversee the IT function, ensuring that systems and technology effectively support the business’s operations and growth strategy.

This is a hands-on role in a fast-paced SME environment, ideal for someone who enjoys making a tangible impact.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the finance function, managing a small and capable team.
• Drive financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and commercial decision-making.
• Provide accurate, insightful reporting to support operational and strategic goals.
• Manage cashflow, working capital, and financial risk.
• Partner with senior management to identify growth opportunities and operational efficiencies.
• Oversee the IT systems and strategy, ensuring they are fit for purpose and support business performance.
• Build strong relationships with external stakeholders, including banks, auditors, and investors.

About You

We are looking for a commercially minded Finance Leader who enjoys being close to the business. Manufacturing or other product-based sector experience would be advantageous, as would experience in a private equity or SME environment.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Fully qualified Accountant (ACA, ACCA, or CIMA).
• Experience as a Finance Director, Head of Finance, or Senior Financial Controller in an SME.
• Strong commercial acumen with a hands-on approach.
• Proven experience improving financial processes and driving performance.
• Good understanding of IT systems and how to leverage them for operational efficiency.
• Excellent leadership, influencing, and communication skills.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary, depending on experience.
• Benefits package including pension, healthcare, and other perks.
• The opportunity to work closely with private equity investors and shape the future of a growing manufacturing business.

Apply Now

If you are an ambitious finance professional looking for a high-impact role in a growing, private equity-backed business, we’d love to hear from you.

• Own full financial leadership: P&L, balance sheet, cashflow, and forecasting across the Group
• Lead the digital transformation of finance systems and automation initiatives
• Deliver timely, consolidated monthly management accounts across multiple sites
• Build and mentor a high-performing finance team (c.15)
• Develop and implement robust financial models, dashboards, and KPIs
• Oversee funding, asset finance, VAT compliance, and audit processes
• Produce board packs and offer insight-driven financial guidance to senior stakeholders
• Work closely with operational heads to improve margin control and operational performance

• ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified with 5+ years at senior finance leadership level
• A track record of driving transformation and process improvement in a growing business
• Experience in automotive or multi-site environments (highly advantageous)
• Strong systems and reporting expertise – Keyloop, FP Solutions, BI tools, Excel
• Commercially astute, people-centric and confident influencing across all levels

Your new company
We are partnering with a fast-growing technology business that is entering an exciting phase of scale-up following multiple successful funding rounds. As the company continues to expand, they are seeking a
Finance Director to join their leadership team and report directly to the CFO. This is a pivotal role, offering the opportunity to shape and build a high-performing finance function from the ground up.

Your new role
This is an excellent opportunity for someone stepping up into their first Finance Director role or someone already operating at this level. You will be the sole report into the CFO and you will oversee building and running the finance function. Roles and responsibilities will include:

• Lead and grow the finance function in line with business needs.
• Oversee daily financial operations and ensure robust financial controls.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards.
• Lead on month-end and group MI reporting.
• Deliver clear, insightful reports to the management and wider leadership team.
• Provide financial insight and analysis to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Lead the budgeting and forecasting planning cycle.
• Build, refine and automate back office processes.
• Support future fundraising efforts by managing data rooms and provide consistent financial information.

What you'll need to succeed
This is an exciting opportunity for a driven and ambitious individual to join a rapidly scaling technology business. You'll be a proactive self-starter, comfortable operating across a broad range of responsibilities and eager to embrace new challenges.We're looking for a qualified accountant, ideally with experience across both small, agile environments and larger, more structured organisations. This role is well-suited to someone stepping into their first Finance Director position or an experienced FD looking to grow into a future CFO role. Experience in a SaaS or subscription-based business, as well as involvement in fundraising activities, would be highly advantageous.

What you'll get in return
The role requires someone to be based here in Bristol 3 days per week and offers a competitive package, opportunities to progress and potential for equity.


What you need to do now


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About the role

Pinpoint Resourcing are partnering with an established business based in Bristol City Centre, looking to bring in a commercially focused strategic Finance Director to work collaboratively with a dynamic CEO.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance team, overseeing all financial activity across the business
• Be the go-to finance partner for the CEO and senior leadership team
• Deliver accurate, timely financial reporting
• Own budgets, forecasts, and financial models that underpin business performance
• Transparency and financial clarity across departments, making data accessible and actionable

Requirements

• Ideally ACA qualified or equivalent
• The ability to lead, coach, and inspire a capable team
• Commercial and strategic thinking
• A passion for clarity, integrity, and getting the details right

Salary + other information

• (phone number removed) + Bonus
• 4 days in the office

If you are interested in hearing more, please apply today!

Due to the anticipated high volume of applications for this advertisement, it is with regret that we may only be able to contact those applicants successful in beingshortlisted. However, your application for this or any further roles, may mean that we are able to contact you when additional vacancies become available. Should you not want this to be the case, please feel free to contact us directly to ensure we are aware of your wishes.

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Finance Director - Cheltenham (SME, Service Sector)
Location : Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
Salary : Competitive + Benefits
Type: Full-Time | Permanent
Sector: Service sector / SME

Are you a commercially astute and hands-on Finance Director ready to make a real impact within a turnaround SME? Hays are exclusively partnering with this 7m turnover business in the search for a dynamic and strategic finance leader to join our senior leadership team and help shape the future of our service-based business.

About the Role
As Finance Director, you'll be at the heart of our operations-leading the finance function, driving financial performance, and supporting strategic decision-making. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced SME environment and enjoys rolling up their sleeves to get things done.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the finance function, including budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and reporting
• Provide strategic financial insight to the board and support business growth initiatives
• Oversee financial controls, compliance, and risk management
• Partner with operational teams to improve profitability and efficiency
• Manage relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, banks, and advisors
• Drive system and process improvements to support scalability

What We're Looking For

• Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a senior finance role within an SME, ideally in the service sector
• Strong commercial acumen and a proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Comfortable working in a hands-on capacity and influencing at board level

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a collaborative and ambitious leadership team
• Play a pivotal role in shaping the future of a growing business
• Enjoy a flexible, supportive working environment in the heart of Cheltenham

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at (url removed)