At Peak21, we specialize in acquiring large direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands across the United States, Europe, and Asia, in addition to incubating our own. With a portfolio of D2C brands generating $150 million in sales, all bootstrapped and profitable, we are dedicated to fostering growth and innovation in the D2C sector.
We are seeking a Head of Finance to join our central team and manage the finance function of a consumer brand we recently acquired, acting as de facto CFO of the company.
The position is full-time in London .
What makes this an exciting opportunity?
- Learn the ins and outs of operational finance of a consumer brand
- Grow into a CFO role for a 40M brand within the next 3 years
- Lead diligence for every new deal we look at
- Work with a highly experienced and entrepreneurial team
- Competitive compensation package
What You’ll Do
- Portfolio Management:
- You will take the lead in managing the finance function of a portfolio company, including but not limited to:
- Develop robust financial reporting systems to track KPIs, forecasts, and variances.
- Develop internal and external financial reporting for management team and investors.
- You will manage company cashflows at Group level, running the budget and the Planning & Control function.
- You will work with accounting partners to set up month end close processes and execute on closing the books.
- You will be the main point of contact for our lending partners.
- You will lead growth initiatives and process improvements to enhance efficiency and profitability.
- You will take the first pass at screening new deals and present them to the management.
- You will lead the diligence process (legal, financial, commercial) of the companies we buy, being the point of contact for the technical advisors (e.g., accounting firm, lawyers).
Who You Are
- You have at least 3 years of experience with a strong consulting, finance or audit background. E-commerce or startup experience is a strong plus.
- You have expertise in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
- You are fully fluent in English.
- You have exceptional people skills.
- You know accounting very well and can make coffee with Excel.
- You have great analytical skills and are very organized.
- You have an understanding of how financial systems work and are structured.
- You have a strong interest in direct-to-consumer brands and e-commerce.
- You enjoy structuring processes and see yourself as a builder.
- You have managed people before.
- You are very hungry to learn and keen to get your hands dirty.
- You thrive in an entrepreneurial environment.
- You are a self-starter, strong communicator, very organized and with good analytical skills.
- You can work in London (no need for visa sponsor).
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Contact Detail:
Peak 21 Recruiting Team