Chief Financial Officer

JR United Kingdom; Henley-on-Thames; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury brand in Henley-on-Thames is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to shape its financial future. The ideal candidate will have a strong strategic vision and hands-on experience in a growth-oriented environment. This role involves partnering with the executive team to drive long-term growth and ensure financial governance. The position offers a hybrid working model and numerous employee benefits, including generous holiday and well-being initiatives.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life cover of x3 your salary

Employee discounts on Bremont Watches

Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave

Wellbeing initiatives

Training programmes for career development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as CFO in a growth-oriented company undergoing transformation.
• Strong understanding of international finance and tax structures.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO to develop financial strategies for sustainable growth.
• Lead financial planning, budgeting, and business planning processes.
• Ensure strong financial governance and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Financial Planning

Stakeholder Management

Decision-Making

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

MBA or equivalent

Job description

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Client:

Bremont Watch Company

Location:

henley-on-thames, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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Yes

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Bremont is entering an exciting new era, driven by a restructured board and leadership team and a clear vision focused on long-term brand building and sustainable value creation. We are a dynamic organisation, committed to operational excellence and strategic growth, with the ambition to create lasting impact in our industry.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the financial future of a company dedicated to building a long-standing luxury brand. The Chief Financial Officer will be crucial to our success, working alongside a forward-thinking executive team to align financial operations with long-term business objectives.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong balance of strategic vision and hands-on execution, with a proven track record in a growth-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO and executive team to develop and implement financial strategies that drive brand-focused, sustainable long-term growth.
• Serve as a strategic adviser to the CEO and executive leadership, offering insight and recommendations on long-term financial and business planning.
• Make high-quality contributions to the strategic planning process and actively participate in quarterly Board meetings.
• Provide strategic leadership to the finance function across all areas of financial management, including treasury, financial planning and analysis, and financial control.
• Lead the preparation and management of financial planning, budgeting, and business planning processes.
• Drive the development of efficient budget proposals, ensure timely access to financial data, and uphold contract compliance.
• Evaluate revenue and margin enhancement opportunities, analyse internal operations, and identify opportunities for cost optimisation and process improvements.
• Lead the redesign and implementation of management reporting tools that enhance visibility into product, channel, and operational cost performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure financial discipline across departments and alignment with corporate goals.
• Ensure finance effectively supports business objectives and integrates operational insights into financial forecasting and reporting processes.
• Review and approve business plans, budgets, and resource allocations to support the achievement of the company’s financial and strategic targets.
• Actively monitor the business’s financial performance against agreed KPIs, holding the executive team accountable for delivery.
• Oversee enterprise risk management, with a focus on liquidity, capital structure, credit, and multi-currency foreign exchange risks.
• Ensure strong financial governance, internal controls, and compliance with all relevant regulatory, audit, and reporting requirements.
• Foster and sustain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including investors, auditors, and regulatory authorities.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is preferred.
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, MBA or equivalent.
• Proven experience as CFO in a growth-oriented company undergoing transformation.
• Strong understanding of international finance and tax structures, with hands-on experience operating across the UK, US, and Asia-Pacific regions.
• Extensive experience in financial planning, analysis, and budgeting, with a track record of providing strategic support in business planning and delivering Board-level financial reporting.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong decision-making skills in relation to budgeting and resource allocation.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and drive organisational change.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Company Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and 3 days paid time off in December for HQ Shutdown!
• Life cover of x3 your salary.
• Excellent length of service awards featuring the issuing of those Bremont timepieces we are all so proud to produce.
• Significant permanent employee discounts on Bremont Watches, with great ‘family and friends’ Sales.
• Unique retail discounts for many different brands, available both locally and online.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave.
• Wellbeing initiatives including counselling and 24/7 financial & legal advice.
• Strong support regarding time off for you partake in any commendable volunteer work.
• We’re a sociable bunch and plan several social events throughout the year.
• Training programmes offered with a focus on career development within the company.
• A fantastic and enviable new facility in which to work, very near the town centre.
• Full time, Monday-Friday 9-5.30pm.
• Hybrid working – minimum of 3 days per week in our Henley based office.

The full job description and details of the recruitment process can be found here.

Job closing date: 25th May 2025. All successful candidates will be contacted after this date.

Interviews will take place on the 4th and 5th June 2025.