Financial Director

Global Accounting Network; London; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Equity

Job summary

A high-growth retail company in London is seeking a Finance Director to manage a team of 15 and drive financial strategy. The role, paying £125,000-£135,000 plus bonuses and equity, offers a mix of office and remote work. Candidates should have a strong background in consumer-driven industries and a proven track record in finance leadership. This position provides a potential pathway to Group CFO.

Qualifications

• Experience in a consumer-driven business in FMCG, Retail, or similar industry.
• Track record of leading finance teams and delivering on strategic finance initiatives.
• Willingness to combine operational finance with strategic leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 15 across various finance functions.
• Lead projects including systems and business intelligence tool upgrades.
• Support business growth through M&A and organic progression.
• Collaborate with senior stakeholders to drive financial strategy.
• Prepare financial analyses for business decisions.

Skills

Experience in consumer-driven business

Track record of leading finance teams

Operational finance management

Strategic leadership

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for a high growth start up brand that has reached nearly 70 million in turnover, looking for a Finance Director. This is a retail business with an online focus and stores. The role will pay £125,000-135,000 + bonus + equity and reports to the COO, who currently also acts as CFO. There is a potential route in time to becoming the Group CFO. This is an ideal role for someone to manage a team of 15, covering FP&A, treasury, tax, operations, financial accounting, and business partnering. You will be involved in projects including systems and business intelligence tool upgrades. The business has raised significant finance and is looking to grow through M&A and organic progression. This is an exciting brand with many new products being developed. The business operates with 2 days in the office in central London and the rest from home.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of 15, covering FP&A, treasury, tax, operations, financial accounting, and business partnering.
• Lead or participate in projects including systems and business intelligence tool upgrades.
• Support growth through M&A and organic progression.
• Collaborate with the COO/CFO and other senior stakeholders to drive financial strategy and reporting.
• Prepare and present financial analyses to inform business decisions in a consumer-driven, retail/FMCG-like environment.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience in a consumer-driven business in FMCG, Retail, or similar industry.
• Track record of leading finance teams and delivering on strategic finance initiatives.
• Willingness to work in a role that combines operational finance with strategic leadership; potential route to Group CFO.
• Location: London area with a mix of office (central London) and remote work.

Salary and Benefits

Base pay range: £125,000-£135,000 + bonus + equity. Location: London area. Office: 2 days in central London; remaining days from home.