Chief Financial Officer | Greater London (East) | £100,000 - £130,000, bonus, plus commensurate exec benefits | Omni-channel luxury retail

Our internationally recognised luxury retail group is seeking to appoint a new CFO for their UK and Ireland business. The role reports directly into the UK Managing Director with a dotted line to the global CFO. A globally respected group with a rich heritage consisting of over 15 brands. The business is involved in design, manufacture, distribution and omni-channel retail

About the role

This is a board appointment and will be to manage all financial aspects of a retail business

operating in UK and Ireland. The business owns and distributes multiple group brands (B2B), owns and operates multiple Retail and E-commerce operations (B2C) as well as a large support function. The role has a team of 10+, it will be important to implement strong controls and best practices to ensure robust processes are in place to protect the business from risks. The CFO will thoroughly understand business drivers and provide meaningful financial analysis, acting as a business partner/advisor to the Managing Director and the Brand Managers. Responsible for all UKGAAP, international reporting and financial transactions of the business to Global HQ on a monthly basis and on Statutory basis annually.

Key responsibilities

Business Partnering with the MD and Brand Managers
Reviewing and approving all capital expenditure requests
Ensuring strong Internal Control processes are implemented and followed in all areas of the business
Full responsibility of all P&L's of the business (over 50 P&L reported each month)
Responsible for all monthly reporting to Global HQ within tight deadlines
Responsible in ensuring annual Statutory account completion and sign off
Key liaison for all external financial stakeholders, HMRC, Bank, Auditors etc...
Ensuring completion of annual budgets
Ensuring compliance with, and accurate reporting of taxes including PAYE / NIC, VAT, Corporation Tax, Customs & Duties
Leading and developing all finance functions , Controlling (reporting), Finance, Loss prevention and Credit Control
Managing the Cash Flow of the business
Performing Company Secretarial duties as an authorised signatory
Being part of or leading ad hoc projects and new initiatives

Person profile

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified accountant (or equivalent) operating at Finance Director/CFO level or equivalent level in a medium/large organisation
Experience of brand-led, multi-site retail and matrix organisation essential
First class communication and stakeholder management
An analytical mind with strong financial modelling and technical accounting, with excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and financial systems
Proactive, attentive to detail, great team skills and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment

Package

£100,000 - £130,000, bonus, plus commensurate exec benefits

Zachary Daniels and our client are both equal opportunity employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees