Finance Director — London HQ, Growth & Board Role

Retailinsights; Greater London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Startup experience

Board meetings exposure

Internal growth

Job summary

Retail Insights seeks a Finance Director to own the finances of the business, based at our London HQ. You will drive financial planning, reporting to investors, and participate in board meetings to support informed decision making.

You will work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, oversee budgets, cash flow, and P&L updates, and drive cost optimisation, working closely with sales and operations teams.

Qualifications

• Accounting background, ideally Big Four experience.
• Experience as CFO, Head of Finance or Finance Director from a small or medium-sized business.
• UK working permit.
• Media and Conferences industry background preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Prepare annual budgets for effective financial planning.
• Provide weekly updates on cash flow.
• Conduct monthly P&L and cash updates for comprehensive financial insights.
• Evaluate and implement cost optimisation programs.
• Review intercompany and external loans to ensure optimal financial health.
• Lead the Working Capital responsibilities.
• Manage the Human Resources Financial Planning responsibilities.
• Offer support to sales and operations teams.

Skills

Accounting

Financial planning

Cash flow

Strategic leadership

Job description

Retail Insights seeks a Finance Director to own the finances of the business, based at our London HQ. You will drive financial planning, reporting to investors, and participate in board meetings to support informed decision making.

You will work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, oversee budgets, cash flow, and P&L updates, and drive cost optimisation, working closely with sales and operations teams.