Chief Financial Officer

Salary/Rate:c.£150,000 per annum
Type of work desired:Perm
Desired work region:London
Sector:Retail
Post Date:14. 11. 2025
Ref:173834
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About Profile

 

  • A CFO with over 15 years of expertise, specialising in the retail sector.
  • Led finance strategy across multi-entity operations, strengthening control, insight, and performance.
  • Delivered financial transformation, enhancing reporting quality, system capability, and process efficiency.
  • Directed investment readiness activities, including modelling, governance uplift, and board preparation.
  • Improved cashflow and working-capital discipline through targeted optimisation initiatives.
  • Partnered with senior leadership to shape commercial plans, growth strategy, and operational priorities.
  • Implemented financial controls and risk frameworks to support scaling environments.
  • Oversaw budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning with improved accuracy and visibility.
  • Developed performance dashboards and MI to enhance strategic decision-making.
  • Built and led high-performing finance teams, embedding accountability, clarity, and continuous improvement.

 

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