Chief Financial Officer

A demanding opportunity has arisen at a challenged PE-backed retailer who are currently seeking a CFO. The business requires hands-on, decisive leadership as it undergoes a fundamental transformation. The brand is well known and has real potential for the future.

Key responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Initially responsible for re-positioning the finance function as a central business function
• Working closely with the board to guide turnaround strategy
• Identify performance gaps and potential improvement opportunities
• Coordinating stakeholder management with the PE-firm
• Dealing with bank negotiations
• Heading up debt reconstruction strategies
• Managing the full finance teams through a period of change and development

The ideal candidate must have a proven track record in PE backed turnaround environments and strong experience leading mid to small size business restructuring. A consumer or goods-related background is preferable, as is experience in managing funds at a time of financial difficulty.

Applicants should be qualified accountants, preferably chartered (ACA/ACCA/ACMA). Please understand that due to the expected high number of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted directly.