CFO
- Recruiter
- Bronzegate
- Location
- London (Greater)
- Salary
- £900 - £1200 day rate
- Posted
- 17 Oct 2018
- Closes
- 24 Oct 2018
- Ref
- MC/5647/94
- Job Title
- CFO
- Category
- Consumer products / FMCG, Retail / Wholesale
- Experience Levels
- Director
- Contract Type
- Contract
- Hours
- Full Time
Our client is a premium brand retailer that is looking to hire an experienced and commercially focused Interim CFO.
As a key member of the management team, the Interim CFO will be responsible for overseeing finance, with a key remit on reviewing the strategy, cash management and cost rationalisation, as the business is currently in a turnaround situation.
Key Responsibilities;
- Inform and influence decision-making as part of the Board, challenging when necessary and helping both develop and implement robust forward strategies for the business.
- Ensure there is an environment of strong financial control and balance sheet integrity
- Effective management of cash-flow including forecasting and analysis, expense and cost management.
- Develop and optimise accounting, process and controls and lead on IT & systems across the business.
- Manage, mentor and develop the finance function.
- Manage all external relationships banks and auditors etc.
Candidate Background;
- Proven and experienced CFO who must have a background in the retail sector.
- Turnaround & Restructuring experience is essential.
- Qualified Chartered accountant (ACA or equivalent), with sound technical skills
- Highly motivated individual with an energetic hands-on approach.
- Commercial and strategic mindset with the ability to work outside the traditional confines of finance.