Chief Financial Officer

FMCG JOBS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing retail business in Brentford seeks a qualified CFO for a hands-on role to lead finance and operations. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in retail, excellent leadership abilities, and the drive to improve processes and systems for expansion. If you're ready to shape the future of a dynamic business, apply today.

Qualifications

• Proven CFO experience in retail or consumer-focused businesses.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in developing teams.
• Experience in fundraising and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Lead the finance function and oversee stock management.
• Identify opportunities to optimise efficiency and accuracy.
• Provide financial insight to support strategic decision-making.
• Mentor and develop finance and operational teams.

Skills

Operational experience

Leadership skills

Financial communication

Strategic decision-making

Education

Qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA)

Job description

GVA Search is delighted to be partnering exclusively with a fast-growing retail business in Brentford. With an innovative SaaS element and ambitious expansion plans, the business is entering an exciting period of transformation and is seeking a hands‑on, commercially astute Fractional/Contract CFO to play a key role in shaping its growth and success. This is a unique opportunity to step into a high‑impact role where you can influence strategy, drive efficiencies, and help shape the future of a dynamic business.

The Role:

We're looking for a qualified CFO who is happy to roll up their sleeves and make things happen. You'll lead the finance function while also working across operations to improve processes, optimise stock management, and drive operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the finance function, including management accounting, cash flow, budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.
• Oversee stock management, supply chain, and operational processes, identifying opportunities to optimise efficiency and accuracy.
• Introduce and improve systems, processes, and procedures to support sustainable growth.
• Provide clear, actionable financial insight to the leadership team to support strategic decision‑making and commercial initiatives.
• Lead fundraising efforts, including preparing financial models, investor materials, and engaging with potential investors or lenders.
• Mentor and develop finance and operational teams, building capability and performance across the business.
• Act as a trusted partner to the CEO and leadership team, bringing pragmatic, solutions‑focused guidance.

Ideal Candidate:

We're looking for a qualified accountant (ACA, CIMA, ACCA) with proven CFO experience in retail or consumer‑focused businesses. This is a hands‑on role for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and making a real difference, not just reporting numbers from behind a desk.

The right person will have:

• Solid operational experience, including stock management, supply chain, and improving processes to make the business run more smoothly.
• A track record of driving efficiencies and implementing scalable systems that support growth.
• Experience in supporting business expansion and leading fundraising initiatives.
• Strong leadership skills, able to motivate and develop high‑performing teams.
• Commercial flair and pragmatism, with the ability to communicate complex financial information clearly to non‑financial colleagues.

This role is ideal for a strategic, commercially minded finance leader who wants to be at the heart of a rapidly growing retail and SaaS business, someone who thrives on challenge, can influence at all levels, and is excited by the opportunity to shape the business's future.