CFO Online Niche sector specialist Retail Ecommerce business
- Recruiter
- Marks Sattin Executive Search
- Location
- England, London
- Salary
- £130000 - £140000 per annum + Bonus, benefits
- Posted
- 25 Nov 2021
- Closes
- 02 Dec 2021
- Ref
- TA1747
- Contact
- Felipe Battaglioli
- Job Title
- CFO
- Category
- Retail / Wholesale
- Experience Levels
- Director
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Marks Sattin Executive Search is currently working with an online niche sector specialist Retail Ecommerce business which are seeking a CFO to be part of their exciting future plans.
With an EBITDA of £9M and growing with an impressive track record, the CFO who will work alongside the CEO/Founders to develop and implement the ongoing strategy and prepare the business for a successful sale in the short term.
As the number one in finance, the CFO will take full responsibility for insourcing and setting up the finance function, implementing systems, processes, and controls, which can aid the company in driving them into their next phase. As CFO you will be working in partnership with the CEO and Business owners, developing, delivering and evaluating the overall strategy for the business. As CFO you'll be a valued contributor to executive-level strategy through preparation of detailed and incisive performance analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
The ideal candidate:
- A qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, ACMA), preferably chartered
- Been an autonomous CFO or Finance Director ideally in a Retail, Ecommerce, Wholesale Distribution and or Manufacturing business, and having taken it through a successful sale process.
- Be proactive and entrepreneurial with exceptional interpersonal skills, and be a skilled communicator.
- A track record of implementing and improving accounting systems, processes and management information and financial reporting is a must.
- Ability to mentor and motivate the finance team.
- A proactive, energetic, pragmatic, hands-on and can-do mentality.
Please note that due to the high volume of applicants only successful candidates will be contacted with further information about this role.