Chief Financial Officer ('CFO') - Retail

Michael Page (UK); United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a knowledgeable CFO for a leading player in the consumer goods and retail sector. This pivotal role, crucial for financial leadership and strategic decision-making, requires extensive experience in managing investor relations, mergers and acquisitions, and compliance. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in finance or accounting with at least 15 years of experience in a similar role, particularly within the retail industry, and demonstrate the ability to drive results in a global environment. The position offers a highly competitive remuneration package and the chance to lead key teams during significant organizational transitions.

Benefits

Performance linked bonus

Stock options

Comprehensive medical for family

Relocation support if applicable

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in finance leadership within consumer goods, beverage, or retail industry.
• Experience leading IPO processes is crucial.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial direction and leadership.
• Manage investor relations communications.
• Lead financial due diligence and integration for M&A.
• Ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
• Drive IPO preparation and coordinate with stakeholders.

Skills

Financial leadership

Investor relations

Mergers and acquisitions expertise

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Global experience

Education

Master's degree in finance or accounting

MBA or CPA

Job description

• Top role, excellent team and culture
• Global role, covering APAC, EMEA & North America

About Our Client

Our client is a leading player in consumer goods & retail, that has reported strong growth through organic and inorganic strategies. Over the next five years, they an ambitious goal to double their retail footprint and diversify their product portfolio through strategic acquisitions. The CFO will lead the financial strategy, M&A activities, public markets exit and investor relations for their diverse portfolio.

Business is growing consistently at 12-15% CAGR. This would be an excellent move for someone looking for high visibility role, in a private firm, that offers the chance to lead lean teams across accounting, investor relations, M&A, risk, corporate development etc.

This is a newly created, global role covering APAC, North America & EMEA.

Job Description

Reporting to the President for the business, we are seeking an experienced and strategic CFO to join our leading, consumer goods client. This hire plays a crucial role in financial leadership, strategic decision-making, investor relations & eventually driving the IPO for the business.

The job description for this position includes:

• Financial Leadership and Strategy: Provide strategic financial direction for the company, distribution partners and acquired brands.
• Investor Relations and Communication: Serve as the primary representative for the company's financial matters, articulating the organization's value proposition and growth strategies to investors
• Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A) Oversight: Lead financial due diligence on potential acquisition targets & lead the integration of financial and operational systems post-acquisition
• Compliance and Risk Management: Maintain compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and reporting requirements
• Team Leadership and Collaboration: Provide strong functional leadership to Finance, Tax, Treasury, Investor Relations, and M&A teams
• IPO preparation: lead IPO preparation and manage relationships with the banks, law-firms and advisers

The Successful Applicant

• Master's degree in finance, Accounting, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred
• Proven experience, fifteen or more years, in a finance leadership role within the consumer goods, beverage or retail industry, at group level
• IPO experience is a must for this role
• Expertise in retail negotiations, M&A expertise and investor relations
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated leadership ability, with a track record of effectively leading and developing high-performing teams.
• Experience in a global role & managing multiple regions across APAC, EMEA, North America
• Strategic mindset, with the ability to think critically and drive results in a dynamic environment.
• Ability to travel globally, up to 50% and flexibility for short term relocation during IPO, is a must.

If you are a strategic thinker, finance leader with a passion for joining a firm that thrives on collaboration and humility, this CFO role could be a great next move.

What's on Offer

Our client is a leading consumer goods & retail player, that's investing across geographical, brand and product diversification. They are growing consistently at 12-15% CAGR. This would be an excellent move for someone looking for a high visibility role, in a private firm with an ambition to list, that offers the chance to lead lean teams across accounting, investor relations, M&A, risk etc. Remuneration will be very competitive and will include a fixed base, performance linked bonus, stock, comprehensive medical for the family, relocation support (if applicable) etc.

This is a confidential search, so we are only accepting applications via the online link and not via email or LinkedIn messages.