Chief Financial Officer ('CFO') - Retail

Michael Page; Weybridge; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods firm is seeking a strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to provide financial leadership and manage IPO preparation. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in finance leadership roles and proven IPO expertise within the consumer goods or retail sector. This role offers competitive remuneration, including a performance-linked bonus and relocation support if applicable.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Performance-linked bonus

Comprehensive medical coverage

Relocation support

Qualifications

• 15+ years in finance leadership within consumer goods or retail.
• Experience leading IPOs and managing investor relations.
• Ability to travel globally, up to 50%, and relocate during IPO.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic financial direction for the company.
• Lead financial due diligence on acquisitions.
• Manage relationships with banks and advisers for IPO.

Skills

Financial Leadership

Investor Relations

Mergers and Acquisitions

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Leadership Ability

Education

Master's degree in finance or related field

MBA or CPA preferred

Job description

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.