Chief Financial Officer (Based in the UK)

JR United Kingdom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy and operations in a dynamic retail environment. This pivotal role demands a strategic vision combined with hands-on expertise to drive growth across international markets. The ideal candidate will have over 15 years of progressive financial leadership experience, particularly within the retail sector or related consumer industries. This is a unique opportunity to influence financial practices and drive success in a prominent UK retail group. If you are ready to take on this challenge and make a significant impact, we want to hear from you.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience.
• Experience in retail or related consumer industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute financial strategy aligned with business objectives.
• Oversee all financial operations and compliance for the group.

Skills

Financial Strategy Development

Financial Reporting

Capital Allocation

Risk Management

Investor Relations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

MBA or equivalent

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Chief Financial Officer (Based in the UK), england

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Client:

Morgan McKinley

Location:

england, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

About the Role

We are partnering with a prominent UK retail group to identify an exceptional CFO to lead their financial strategy and operations. This is a pivotal leadership role requiring both strategic vision and hands-on financial expertise to drive growth in an international retail environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute financial strategy aligned with business objectives
• Oversee all financial operations, reporting, and compliance for the group
• Lead capital allocation, investment decisions, and risk management
• Manage relationships with investors, banks, and financial institutions

Requirements:

• 15+ years progressive financial leadership experience, including recent Financial Controller / CFO role. Previous experience from audit firms (Big 4) preferred.
• Proven track record in the retail sector (preferred) or related consumer industries
• Experience managing finance functions for complex, multi-site operations
• Only open to candidates relocated/ relocating to the UK (BNO visa holders welcome)