Strategic CFO for Creative Retail Brand Growth

Harper May Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading design-led retail brand in the City of London is seeking a commercially astute CFO to guide their financial strategy during expansion. This role involves driving financial direction, optimizing performance, and enhancing governance within a creative environment. The ideal candidate will have proven finance leadership in fast-paced, consumer-focused sectors and the ability to lead high-performing finance teams. Extensive retail experience is essential, offering a dynamic opportunity to influence strategic decisions and drive company growth.

Qualifications

• Extensive retail sector experience is essential.
• Proven success in finance leadership required.
• Experience in creative and consumer-facing sectors desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive financial strategy development aligned with commercial goals.
• Lead investor communications and oversee capital planning.
• Manage and grow the finance team to enhance performance.
• Collaborate with leadership on growth and brand expansion.
• Build and maintain scalable financial systems and reporting.
• Own budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management.
• Provide performance analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and regulations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Financial modelling

Education

ACA / ACCA / CIMA qualified

Tools

Financial systems

Job description

A leading design-led retail brand in the City of London is seeking a commercially astute CFO to guide their financial strategy during expansion. This role involves driving financial direction, optimizing performance, and enhancing governance within a creative environment. The ideal candidate will have proven finance leadership in fast-paced, consumer-focused sectors and the ability to lead high-performing finance teams. Extensive retail experience is essential, offering a dynamic opportunity to influence strategic decisions and drive company growth.