Chief Financial Officer ('CFO') - Retail

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a strategic CFO for a top consumer goods company in the UK. This global role involves financial leadership, investor relations, and overseeing M&A activities. The ideal candidate will have at least 15 years in finance leadership, a Master's degree, and IPO experience. A competitive remuneration package, including performance bonuses and relocation support, is offered.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Performance-linked bonus

Comprehensive medical for family

Relocation support

Qualifications

• Fifteen or more years of experience in a finance leadership role within consumer goods, beverage or retail industry.
• Experience in managing global roles across APAC, EMEA, and North America.
• Ability to travel globally, up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial direction for the company and partners.
• Lead financial due diligence and integration post-acquisition.
• Prepare for IPO and manage relationships with banks and advisors.

Skills

Strategic financial direction

Mergers and Acquisitions expertise

Investor Relations

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master's degree in finance or Accounting

MBA or CPA preferred

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.