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Deputy CFO

  • Location: Bradford
  • Salary: £70000 - £80000 per annum + Pension, bonus
  • Job Type:Permanent

Posted about 1 year ago

Our client is a well-established retail group based in Bradford. To support their continued development and deliver a significant restructuring programme, they are now looking to recruit a high calibre Deputy CFO to help deliver effective financial control, on time and accurate reporting and detailed management information to support the strategic direction of the business.

The role will be hands on, providing accurate and effective financial control across the business with key responsibilities including but not being limited to:
* Ensuring smooth running of finances for the business
* Production of monthly management accounts and MI as required for both the business and parent company
* Production of Statutory accounts and liaison with company auditors on all account and tax matters
* Assist the executive team to achieve their goals and objectives by accurate financial insight and analysis
* Assist directors in preparing and achieving overall company growth strategy (including forecast company cash flows, budgets and forecasting)
* Treasury management including cash flow and forecasting

The successful candidate will need to be:
* A qualified Accountant.
* Be able to demonstrate strong progression in their career to date
* Demonstrate a strong technical competency in financial accounting and reporting whilst also being able to produce highly accurate and insightful monthly management accounts.
* Have a strong commercial instinct, capable of supporting the business on commercial decisions.
* Experience of volume product led business is highly advantageous including retail, ecommerce, 3PL, manufacturing, wholesale etc

The position will suit someone looking for an exceptional hands-on senior finance opportunity in an international group. The position is hands on but is also part of the senior team offering strategic influence and commercial direction.


Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function, from finance administrators through to senior Finance Director appointments. Please visit our website www.sharpconsultancy.com for more information on accountancy jobs or accountancy recruitment; finance jobs or finance recruitment.

Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction. To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore if we have not responded to your application within seven days please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.