At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategy and drive growth for a premium consumer brand.
- Company: Join a market-leading luxury consumer goods company with a strong global presence.
- Benefits: Attractive salary, car allowance, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits package.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with opportunities to develop a high-performing finance team.
- Why this job: Shape the future of a thriving business while making impactful financial decisions.
- Qualifications: Qualified accountant with senior finance leadership experience in a large turnover business.
The predicted salary is between 150000 - 180000 £ per year.
About the Job
- Industry: Luxury Consumer Goods
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Location: London (Hybrid)
- Base Salary: £150,000 - £180,000 + Car Allowance + Bonus and Benefits, dependent on experience
Stanton House is partnering with a market-leading premium consumer brand to appoint a Chief Financial Officer for its UK business. Our client is a highly profitable, international consumer business with a strong market position in the premium retail and consumer goods sector. Backed by a well-established international parent group, the UK operation is a significant contributor to global profitability and continues to deliver growth despite a challenging economic backdrop.
The business operates through a diversified omnichannel model across wholesale, direct-to-consumer and physical retail, with ambitious plans to continue investing in growth initiatives, new categories and customer experience. While maintaining strong financial governance and control, the primary focus of the role is helping the business identify, evaluate and deliver its next phase of growth.
The successful candidate will partner closely with the CEO and wider leadership team to shape strategy, support investment decisions, optimise performance and drive sustainable profitability.
A little more information about the role:
- Act as a strategic partner to the CEO and Executive Team, supporting business planning, growth initiatives and long-term value creation.
- Oversee financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and performance management across the UK business.
- Drive commercial decision making through analysis, insight and business partnering across multiple functions.
- Evaluate investment opportunities, growth initiatives and capital allocation decisions.
- Maintain robust financial controls, governance frameworks and regulatory compliance.
- Assume responsibility for statutory reporting, audit, taxation, treasury and corporate governance activities.
- Lead cash flow, working capital and funding activities.
- Support commercial negotiations and key strategic partnerships through financial and legal expertise.
- Build strong relationships with external stakeholders including auditors, banking partners, advisors and regulatory bodies.
- Lead and develop a high-performing finance leadership team.
- Contribute to wider international projects and collaborate with finance leadership across the global organisation.
To successfully deliver in the profile position, you will need to have:
- Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
- Proven CFO, Finance Director or senior finance leadership experience within a £100m-£200m+ turnover business or operating subsidiary of a larger international group.
- Demonstrable track record of driving both revenue growth and profit improvement within an established business.
- Strong commercial finance capability combined with excellent technical finance leadership across control, reporting, planning, governance and cash management.
- Experience operating within branded consumer, retail, luxury, premium consumer goods or similar customer-focused sectors.
- Strong understanding of wholesale and trade-based business models, including commercial accounting complexities and retailer relationships.
- Experience partnering with CEOs and executive leadership teams to shape business strategy and investment decisions.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence across all levels of an organisation.
- Experience leading sizeable finance teams and developing senior leaders.
- Strong communication skills and a highly collaborative leadership style.
Wanted: Chief Financial Officer employer: DealHub Ltd
DealHub Ltd is an exceptional employer that fosters a vibrant and entrepreneurial work culture in the heart of London. Interns are not only given significant responsibilities but also access to mentorship from seasoned professionals, ensuring meaningful contributions and personal growth. With flexible start dates and a focus on aligning the internship experience with individual goals, DealHub Ltd stands out as a place where you can fast-track your career while being part of a supportive team.
