At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead financial strategy and operational excellence in a fast-growing fashion retail business.
- Company: Dynamic omnichannel fashion brand with ambitious growth plans.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, leadership role, and opportunity to shape the future of the business.
- Other info: Collaborative environment focused on building high-performing teams.
- Why this job: Join an entrepreneurial team and make a significant impact in the fashion industry.
- Qualifications: Executive leadership experience in fashion or retail with strong financial acumen.
The predicted salary is between 100000 - 150000 £ per year.
On behalf of our client, we’re looking for an exceptional Chief Finance Officer (CFO) to join our Executive Leadership Team and partner closely with the CEO as they continue to scale their £100m omnichannel fashion business. This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for driving operational excellence, financial performance and organisational effectiveness across a business with an established international wholesale network and a fast-growing direct-to-consumer channel.
The CFO will lead our core operational functions, including Finance, Operations, Logistics and IT, ensuring the business has the people, systems and processes to support the next phase of growth.
You should come from a retail, wholesale or DTC background, ideally an apparel or fashion retail brand. We’re looking for someone who has:
- Executive leadership experience within fashion, retail or consumer brands
- A strong financial and commercial background with proven P&L responsibility
- Experience managing and scaling omnichannel businesses across wholesale and DTC
- A track record of improving operational performance, profitability and business efficiency
- The ability to operate strategically while remaining hands-on and execution focused
- A collaborative leadership style with experience building high-performing teams
- Knowledge of privately owned businesses that have been part of a VC/PE process also highly valued
This is an outstanding opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of a dynamic, entrepreneurial business with ambitious growth plans.
Chief Operating Officer in London employer: Virtua
Virtua is an exceptional employer that fosters a dynamic and innovative work culture, perfect for those passionate about fashion retail and omnichannel growth. With a strong focus on employee development and collaboration, team members are encouraged to grow their skills while contributing to the company's ambitious goals. Located in the vibrant city of London, employees enjoy a stimulating environment that blends creativity with strategic thinking, making it an ideal place for impactful careers.
