Interim Finance Director
Posted Today by Finatal
£750 Per day
Outside
Undetermined
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Interim Finance Director will lead financial operations for a private equity-backed retail business during a transformative 9-month contract. This role requires enhancing financial controls, providing insights for decision-making, and collaborating across departments in a fast-paced retail environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in both e-commerce and multisite operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strengthen and streamline financial controls and processes across both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar operations.
- Analyze profitability by sales channel, product category, and store performance to drive strategic decision-making.
- Oversee financial reporting and performance tracking, delivering actionable insights to the senior leadership team to support growth and operational efficiency.
- Ensure robust asset protection measures are in place and maintain full compliance with retail and financial regulatory standards.
Key Skills:
- Experience within the retail sector.
- Must be ACA or ACCA or CIMA qualified.
- Proven experience in a Private Equity-backed environment.
- Exposure to both e-commerce and multisite operations.
Salary (Rate): £750 daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Interim Finance Director (9-month contract)
Location | London
Rate | £750 per day (Outside IR35)
ZH20 Finatal are partnering with a private equity-backed retail business that has a strong e-commerce platform with an expanding high street footprint. As the company continues its impressive growth journey, they are seeking an Interim Finance Director to help navigate a pivotal period of transformation.
Role Overview: In this interim leadership role, you’ll take charge of enhancing financial operations, strengthening internal controls, and equipping senior leadership with the insights needed for data-driven decision-making. This position calls for a hands-on approach, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments—all within the fast-paced world of retail.
Must Have:
- Experience within the retail sector.
- Must be ACA or ACCA or CIMA qualified
- Proven experience in a Private Equity-backed environment.
- Having had exposure to both e-commerce and multisite operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strengthen and streamline financial controls and processes across both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar operations.
- Analyze profitability by sales channel, product category, and store performance to drive strategic decision-making.
- Oversee financial reporting and performance tracking, delivering actionable insights to the senior leadership team to support growth and operational efficiency.
- Ensure robust asset protection measures are in place and maintain full compliance with retail and financial regulatory standards.