Chief Financial Officer
Salary/Rate:c.£160,000 per annum
Type of work desired:Perm
Desired work region:London
Sector:Retail
Post Date:14. 07. 2025
Ref:171907
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- A highly seasoned CFO with over 20 years of expertise, specialising in the retail sector.
- Led end-to-end finance transformation, introducing new systems, reporting structures, and governance processes to improve performance visibility and control.
- Oversaw M&A activity, including due diligence, integration, and investor reporting for private equity stakeholders.
- Played a key role in business scaling and commercial expansion, aligning finance strategy with operational growth objectives.
- Built and led high-performing finance teams, embedding financial discipline and collaborative leadership across departments.
- Implemented cash flow forecasting and scenario modelling tools, enhancing strategic planning and decision-making.
- Supported successful system migrations and reporting automation, improving accuracy and turnaround times for board reporting.
- Acted as a trusted adviser to the board and shareholders, supporting value creation and commercial decision-making.
- Strengthened internal controls and risk management frameworks, enhancing financial governance across multi-entity operations.
- Delivered margin and profitability improvements through pricing analysis, cost restructuring, and operational optimisation initiatives.
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