Another senior executive is leaving listed retail group Halfords just a few months after the departure of its chief executive was announced.

Chief financial officer Andrew Findlay will step down from the role with the Redditch-based bike and car accessories group in October to join easyJet as a director and CFO.

Halfords said it had started the process of looking for his replacement.

In January, it was announced that chief executive Matt Davies was joining Tesco as head of its UK and Ireland operation, to be replaced by Jill McDonald in May.

Chairman Dennis Millard said today: "We would like to thank Andrew for his outstanding contribution to the business.

"He has played an important role in the recent Halfords story (and) will be leaving in a healthy financial position and with an award-winning finance team."

Mr Findlay added: "I have greatly enjoyed my time with Halfords and I am exceptionally proud of the progress the business has made over the last few years.

"I am sad to be leaving but the opportunity to join easyJet was too attractive to turn down.

"As a result, the time has come to let someone else take on the role of CFO in this fantastic business. I wish Halfords and the team every success."