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left banner A unique opportunity has arisen for a Finance Director or an experienced Head of Finance from a large organisation to play a leading role in the growth of Lands' End's European Division.

Working directly for the European Managing Director with a dotted-line to the VP Business Finance in the US, you'll need to utilise your knowledge of financial budgeting and strategic planning to carry out financial analysis, forecasts and drive key initiatives across Europe, identifying risks and opportunities for growth.

There is a European Finance team of 15, you'll need to think strategically but also be 'hands-on' and react quickly to the day-to-day financial tasks of the business. In particular you will oversee country controllers in the UK and Germany, ensuring our corporate finance policies are appropriately administered in each country. Experience of German accounting will not be critical but an understanding of GAAP and SOX will be.

You will also be the UK Company Secretary, and will lead the communication of all European financial results within our weekly commercial meetings as well as associated with monthly, quarterly and annual closes.
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What you'll need

There is a European Finance team of 15, you'll need to think strategically but also be 'hands-on' and react quickly to the day-to-day financial tasks of the business. It is important that you have the relevant qualifications and experience including financial reporting, forecasting and planning. Experience of German accounting will not be critical but an understanding of GAAP and SOX will be.

  About Lands End

Lands' End is a classic American lifestyle brand with a passion for quality, legendary service, real value and a simple two-word promise to stand behind everything it sells: "Guaranteed. Period". Lands' End delivers timeless style for Men, Women, Kids and the Home and with over 50 years of experience, Lands' End is renowned for its culture of service for the customer. Lands' End is publicly traded and listed on NASDAQ under the trading symbol (LE).
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When you choose to launch a career at Lands' End you will join a team of hand-picked professionals who are all focused on one thing: servicing our customers one at a time. And, as a company we carry this same philosophy to take care of each employee the best way we can.

So if you wish to be considered for this superb opportunity click 'apply' where you will be directed to a short online application which will take no longer than 5 minutes to complete.

No agencies please. You must be eligible to work in the UK.

Suitable skills/experience: European Finance Director, Financial Services, ACA, ACCA, CIMA, GAAP, SOX, Financial Reporting, Forecasting, Planning, Senior, Company Secretary.