Chief Financial Officer (Design & Consumer Products)

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic, private equity-backed design business as a CFO at an exciting inflection point. This hands-on strategic leadership role offers the opportunity to professionalise and scale a high-growth organisation. You will lead the finance function, ensuring systems and controls meet private equity expectations while driving commercial decision-making alongside the CEO. Your expertise in financial planning, compliance, and international expansion will be crucial as the company embarks on ambitious growth plans. If you're ready to roll up your sleeves and make an impact, this is the perfect role for you.

Qualifications

• Qualified accountant with experience in PE-backed environments.
• Proven track record of business partnering at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead finance function and professionalise systems and reporting.
• Drive commercial decision-making as a key partner to the CEO.
• Oversee financial planning, budgeting, and cash management.

Skills

Financial Planning

Budgeting

Performance Analysis

Commercial Decision-Making

Compliance Management

Cash Management

M&A Support

Education

Qualified Accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA)

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Finatal

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Posted:

08.05.2025

Expiry Date:

22.06.2025

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Job Description:

Location: London

Reference: JI49682

Finatal are partnering with a dynamic, private equity-backed design business in search of a commercially astute and technically strong CFO. With circa £5m EBITDA and ambitious international growth plans, the company is at an exciting inflection point — expanding both online direct-to-consumer and through established B2B retail partnerships.

This is a hands-on, strategic leadership role for a CFO who is eager to professionalise and scale a high-growth, design-led organisation post-investment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the finance function and professionalise systems, controls, and reporting in line with PE expectations
• Act as a key business partner to the CEO and wider leadership team, driving commercial decision-making
• Own financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis
• Provide strategic insight on international expansion, pricing, and profitability
• Oversee working capital and cash management, including inventory and supply chain finance
• Ensure compliance with royalty, licensing, and contractual obligations
• Support M&A and potential future exit planning alongside the private equity partners

Key Requirements:

• Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA or equivalent)
• Experience in a PE-backed or fast-paced growth environment
• Commercially savvy with a proven track record of business partnering at senior level
• Strong understanding of stock, royalties, and/or licensor models
• Familiarity with e-commerce, retail, or design/consumer products sectors
• Hands-on approach – comfortable rolling up sleeves and building a best-in-class finance function
• Confident communicator, capable of influencing at board level and beyond