CFO - Chief Financial Officer (Luxury Goods)

Luxuryrecruit; City Of London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Chief Financial Officer in London. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in corporate finance, ideally within the luxury goods industry. Key responsibilities include overseeing financial functions, preparing reports, and driving business strategies to success. Candidates should have a minimum of eight years' experience in Accounting and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years' experience in Accounting and three years as CFO.
• Experience supervising accounting & administrative staff.
• International accounting background and CPA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the company's financial and accounting functions.
• Drive business strategies to commercial success.
• Prepare financial reports and statements.

Skills

Corporate finance expertise

Financial reporting

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

BA degree in Accounting

MBA

Job description

Overview

The Chief Financial Officer will be in charge of the company's financial, accounting and help with the sales strategy.

Ideal Profile

The ideal profile for the job is a very experienced corporate finance executive coming from the luxury goods or high-end jewellery industries. Additionally, we are looking for someone used to sophisticated financial reporting's such as what exists in publicly listed companies or Private Equity backed companies.

Requirements

• Minimum of eight years' experience in Accounting, three years as CFO, with BA degree in Accounting, ideally possesses MBA
• Prior experience supervising accounting & administrative staff preparing financial reports for consolidation monthly and annual statements
• International accounting background beneficial. CPA preferred
• Entrepreneurial. Track record in driving business strategies to commercial success, with at least 8 years' experience in a financial / commercial role, preferably gained in a senior Finance position in significant business
• Upbeat, driven and inspirational leader and strong coach with own and other teams
• Able to continuously apply their skills in challenging colleagues and business partners from within and outside the function and/or organization
• Leadership qualities with a focus on delivering through people and outstanding good communication capabilities are critical
• Strong analytical skills, organization, compliance and goal oriented
• Must be willing to travel to retail operations
• Appreciated previous titles: Director of Finance, VP of Finance, CFO, Chief Financial Officer

Application and EEO

Applicants not contacted within six weeks should consider their applications unsuccessful. Information provided by applicants will be treated in strict confidence and will be used for recruitment purpose only.

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