CFOO – Chief Financial & Operating Officer (Luxury Fashion)

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

Job summary

A leading luxury fashion brand in London is seeking a Chief Financial & Operating Officer (CFOO) to manage all financial and operational aspects. This executive role demands a seasoned finance professional with a proven record in driving strategies for commercial success, ideally within prestigious environments. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial reporting, compliance, and collaborating with leadership on business strategy. If you have over eight years of experience in senior financial roles, particularly in luxurious or consumer goods industries, we encourage you to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of eight years’ experience in Accounting, three years as CFO/COO.
• Preferred experience in publicly listed or Private Equity backed companies.
• Beneficial international accounting background with CPA.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate financial statements and reports for the organization.
• Oversight of compliance and policy adherence.
• Management of key performance indicator reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Skills

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Organizational Skills

Education

BA degree in Accounting

MBA

Job description

CFOO – Chief Financial & Operating Officer (Luxury Fashion)

CFOO – Chief Financial & Operating Officer (Luxury Fashion Brand)

About Our Client

Our client, based in London, is a dynamic and high-end luxury fashion brand that is growing at a phenomenal rate.

Objective

The Chief Financial & Operating Officer (CFOO) will be in charge of the company’s financial, accounting and help with the sales strategy.

The role will involve management of all financial and operational matters and assisting senior management in setting the strategy for the business. This will include (but not be limited to) the following:

Corporate Role

• Coordinate the preparation of financial statements, financial reports, special analyses, and information reports
• Oversight of compliance and company policy
• Ensure records systems are maintained in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards
• Management of KPI reporting structure across the group
• Group structuring and governance framework

Ideal Profile

The ideal profile for the job is a very experienced corporate finance executive coming from the luxury goods or consumer goods 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/COO, 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, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial & Operating Officer, CFO/COO

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