Group Chief Financial Officer

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 300,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing, PE-backed fashion group in London seeks a high-energy Group CFO to join their executive team. This pivotal role involves leading financial strategy, driving operational change, and preparing for a significant liquidity event. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in high-growth environments, particularly with expertise in data transformation and ecommerce.

Benefits

Competitive bonus

Significant wealth creation opportunity at exit

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CFO or Group Finance Director in fast-paced, PE-backed businesses.
• Strong exposure to digital/AI integration and data systems change.
• Experience in Ecommerce and/or fashion/retail sector is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale group finance function supporting global growth.
• Drive financial strategy and investor reporting.
• Oversee transformation projects across planning and supply chain.

Skills

Data transformation

Financial strategy

Operational excellence

Job description

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Private Equity | Ecommerce / Multisite retail / Fashion Industry | Strategic Leadership

Location: London

Base: £300,000 - £350,000 + Multimillion Exit Opportunity

Radley Green is exclusively partnering with a fast-growing, PE-backed fashion group at a pivotal stage of its transformation journey. As they scale and position the business for a significant liquidity event within 3–5 years, they are seeking a high-energy, forward-thinking Group CFO to join the executive team and help shape the future.

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The Opportunity

This is not a traditional CFO role. We're looking for a strategic partner to the CEO and PE sponsor - someone who thrives in high-growth, fast-paced environments and can drive value creation through both financial and operational levers.

You’ll take ownership of finance, data, and change management across the group, playing a central role in reinventing how they plan, merchandise, and buy - bringing fresh thinking and modern tools to an industry in need of disruption. AI and data-led insights are key enablers here, and we're looking for a CFO who sees their potential and knows how to turn them into action.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and scale the group finance function to support global growth and performance.
• Drive financial strategy, investor reporting, and commercial decision-making.
• Oversee transformation projects across planning, merchandising, buying, and supply chain.
• Implement and lead a data-first, tech-enabled operating model.
• Support buy-side activity and prepare the business for a value-maximising exit.
• Partner with leadership on long-term strategic planning and capital structure optimization.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience as a CFO or Group Finance Director in a fast-moving, PE-backed or high-growth business.
• Strong exposure to data transformation, systems change, and digital/AI integration.
• Fashion/retail sector experience is a plus, Ecommerce is a must !
• DO not apply if you haven’t managed a minimum of £250 T/O business be that as a Divisional Head or Group Level.
• A natural change agent - commercially sharp, people-savvy, and hands-on when needed.
• high emotional intelligence and the resilience to navigate rapid evolution.

The Reward

• Competitive bonus
• Significant 7-figure wealth creation opportunity at exit within 3–5 years