Financial Director

24 Seven Talent; United States; Remote; USD 175,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global beauty brand is seeking a Finance Director to lead US operations and financial management. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years in finance, especially within beauty or consumer goods. Responsibilities include budget management, financial oversight, and cross-functional collaboration, requiring strong leadership and commercial acumen. This full-time role offers a competitive salary package and is remote-friendly.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role in beauty or consumer goods.
• Strong background in Beauty or FMCG with experience in 'Big Box' U.S. retailers like Walmart or Target.
• Proven experience in senior finance roles with a commercial focus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial models.
• Analyze business performance, identifying trends and opportunities.
• Prepare financial statements for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Supervise the Accounting & Finance Manager.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities throughout operations.

Skills

Leadership

Financial Management

Commercial Acumen

Cash Flow Management

Cost Control

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Financial software

Job description

This range is provided by 24 Seven Talent. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$175,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Reports to: US Leadership Team & Global Finance Leadership (UK)

Location: Remote

Direct Reports: 1 (Accounting & Finance Manager)

Prefer candidates from the Eastern and Central Time Zones to align UK with leadership

US Based applicants ONLY!

Our Client:

Our client is a fast-growing, global beauty brand with an established presence and outstanding distribution. They are driven by innovation, accessibility, and inclusivity, offering high-quality products that resonate with consumers worldwide. As they continue to expand across the US market, they are seeking a commercially oriented Finance Director to join their team at an exciting stage in our journey.

Role Overview

The Finance Director – US will serve as the senior finance lead for our client’s US operations, combining commercial acumen with strong financial management. This is an all-round role, covering commercial finance, operational finance, accounting oversight, treasury, audit, and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial models aligned with company objectives.
• Analyze business performance versus forecasts, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to inform strategic decisions.
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Highlight key performance indicators, financial trends, and variances, offering actionable recommendations.

Accounting Oversight

• Supervise the Accounting & Finance Manager, providing leadership and guidance across statutory reporting, tax, and transactional processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to US and Global stakeholders.

Cost Management

• Identify cost-saving opportunities across operations, marketing, and retail initiatives without compromising quality or growth.
• Monitor department budgets, ensuring alignment with company financial objectives.

Cash Flow Management

• Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly cash flow planning to ensure liquidity for operations and strategic initiatives.
• Manage treasury, working capital, accounts receivable, and payable in line with business needs.

Commercial Finance Leadership

• Partner with US leadership to drive profitable growth, providing insight and challenge across sales, marketing, pricing, and channel strategy.
• Develop and monitor financial reporting, forecasts, and provide analysis to support decision-making.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with operations, supply chain, and commercial teams to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Translate complex financial data into actionable recommendations for non-financial stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, within the beauty, cosmetics, or consumer goods industry.
• Strong background in Beauty and or FMCG, ideally with direct exposure to “Big Box” U.S. retailers (Walmart, Target, Ulta highly advantageous)
• Proven experience in senior finance roles with a commercial focus (e.g., Finance Director, Head of Finance, Commercial Finance Lead)
• Expertise in cash flow management and cost control strategies.
• Familiarity with industry-specific financial systems and software.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance

Industries

• Retail Health and Personal Care Products and Personal Care Product Manufacturing

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