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Role
Co-Founder & Chief Creative Officer | Innovative Finance & HR Recruitment
London HQ | Global Reach | High-Margin | Hybrid
This is where finance meets real leadership.
Before we start: Trust the process.
Read the spec. If it feels right, apply. That’s it. You don\'t need to apply here, then email me, then call me, then WhatsApp me. If you don\'t hear back in two weeks, feel free to harass me!
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So… trust the process.
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We’re partnering with a high-performing, globally scaling business backed by strong private ownership. With serious momentum behind them, they’re looking for a commercially sharp CFO / FD to lead the charge on strategic finance, growth, and performance across international markets.
There’s a world-class team in place. Big ambitions. And a board that wants a finance leader, not just a safe pair of hands.
The Opportunity
You’ll sit at the heart of the business - reporting to the CEO and leading a 70+ strong global finance team across FP&A, reporting, commercial, systems and ops.
This isn’t a tidy-the-numbers role. It’s about shaping strategy, scaling internationally, and being a voice of clarity in the boardroom.
Think performance, insight, planning, and execution - across a truly global remit.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Leading the global finance function (FP&A, control, commercial, systems, reporting)
* Acting as a key strategic partner to the board and international leadership team
* Owning planning cycles, growth strategies, and long-range financial modelling
* Preparing the business for future equity events (exit/M&A readiness)
* Partnering with investors to track performance and unlock value
* Driving insight-led decision making across pricing, market expansion and product strategy
* Building a high-performing, commercially minded team with clear succession and development
* Lead and managing a large and high performing team
* Act as a true business leader! Championing culture, diversity and collaboration
* Deal with key external stakeholders, including banks, auditors and customers
* Board-level finance leadership in international, high-growth environments
* Proven track record scaling businesses at pace (ideally through exit or major funding events)
* PE/Investor-facing experience with strong communication and gravitas
* Have experience of group leadership.
* A track record of being an autonomous CFO for a growing business.
* Sector experience will be checked and reviewed.
* A blend of commercial instinct and financial control
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with excellent academic track record
* SAP and global systems familiarity a bonus
What now?
Apply now to learn more.
Sadly, we can\'t give too much away - the joys of adverts. But we will be reviewing each candidates against a detailed wish list.
This is very exciting role If you want to lead from the front – not just report on what’s happened – this is it.
Seniority level
* Executive
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Analyst
Industries
* Technology, Information and Media, Retail, and Manufacturing
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