Finance Director (PE Backed Retail)

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Jenny Martin

Director
Executive Search & Senior Finance

Jenny Martin
  • Location: West Yorkshire
  • Salary: £125k - £150k + Car Allowance + Equity
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Job Role: Full Time
  • Posted: 21 October 2026
Applications end: 20 November 2026

Finance Director (PE Backed Retail)

Growth is one thing. Creating value is another. Can you prove you’ve done both?

Plenty of Finance Directors can tell you how a business performed. We’re looking for one who can tell us how they made it perform better.

We’re partnering with an ambitious, multi-site retail business looking for an FD to help shape its next chapter. There’s growth on the agenda. Acquisitions to explore. And a CEO who wants a genuine commercial partner, not just someone to keep the numbers in check.

So, what do you need to bring?

  • A great value creation story. You’ve grown a business, improved margins, driven change or delivered a successful acquisition. And you can tell us exactly what difference you made.
  • Multi-site experience. You understand what drives performance on the ground, not just on a spreadsheet.
  • Commercial credibility. You’re comfortable challenging a CEO, influencing decisions and getting stuck into the detail.
  • Leadership. You know how to build a finance team that adds value across the business. A growth mindset. PE experience would be great, but were more interested in what you’ve achieved.

    This is a proper number one finance role. A seat at the top table. Real influence. And the chance to help take a business somewhere exciting. We’re not interested in how impressive your job title sounds. We’re interested in what you’ve actually achieved.

    Got a good story to tell?
    Lets hear it. Hit apply now or get in touch with Jenny for more information.

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