Chief Financial Officer in Watford

Associate Director – Senior Finance Recruitment – JSS Search

Divisional CFO – Watford, International Brand

JSS Search is pleased to be partnering with a leading international B2B & B2C brand on the recruitment of a fantastic Divisional CFO opportunity. This CFO role involves building and developing a high‑calibre finance team amidst strong growth expectations, focusing on working‑capital efficiency, year‑on‑year growth, maximising commercial opportunities and developing finance systems and processes. Key experience required includes several years experience within B2B and B2C, partnering supply chain and operations, pricing & margin management, leadership, and governance.

We are looking for a CFO who excels in building teams, growing businesses, cash management, order‑to‑cash cycle, profitability, linking finance with operations and brand for profitable growth while maintaining transparent communication with all stakeholders including investors. Experience within private equity, i.e. managing investors, would be an advantage and ability to travel to meet with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage a successful finance team
• High quality monthly financial reporting
• Produce accurate forecasting and budgeting
• Support business decisions that balance growth and margin
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to improve visibility – operations, supply chain, etc.
• Drive cash flow and cash management excellence without harming growth
• Understand wholesale vs direct to consumer profitability and channel mix
• Manage inventory aging and markdown management
• Manage ROI for marketing investments
• Produce transparent reporting for shareholders and investors
• Anticipate board needs and communicate proactively

Profile

• B2B and B2C businesses in a scaling business
• Partnering with operations, sales, marketing and supply chain
• Maximising commercial opportunities to grow a business successfully
• Working capital and supply chain finance
• Ideally private equity/investor management

Package

• 20‑30% Bonus
• Additional benefits
• Travel to meet key stakeholders

Seniority level

• Executive

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Finance
• Retail and Wholesale (Industries)