Job Description
Interim CFO - Luxury Fashion - London
A globally recognised luxury fashion retailer is searching for an Interim CFO to join its senior leadership team immediately and drive financial performance across a dynamic multi‑country region.
The RoleThis is a high‑impact leadership role, partnering closely with executive stakeholders and overseeing critical financial and operational functions during a period of transition.Key Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership
* Play an active role on the Regional Steering Committee, contributing to overall business strategy and guiding short, medium, and long‑term decision‑making.
* Ensure alignment between regional initiatives and wider corporate strategy.
Financial Management & Controls
* Lead and optimise all core finance functions including accounting, controlling, consolidation, cash management, tax and banking relations.
* Ensure accuracy, compliance and reliability across all financial processes and reporting.
Budgeting & Performance
* Own the full annual budget cycle, collaborating with regional stakeholders.
* Set key financial parameters, continuously review performance and drive improvements throughout the year.
Financial Analysis
* Deliver weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reviews, highlighting risks, variances and corrective actions.
* Proactively advise senior management on emerging financial challenges.
Investment & CAPEX Oversight
* Lead regional investment planning and CAPEX governance, ensuring optimal resource allocation and project ROI.
* Track progress with central teams, ensuring adherence to budgets and timelines.
Commercial & Retail Partnership
* Act as a strategic business partner to retail and operational teams, supporting decisions across stores, product lines and market initiatives.
* Drive profitability through a strong P&L and ROI lens.
Internal Audit & Compliance
* Embed a culture of internal control across the region.
* Coordinate internal and external audits, identify risks, and present clear action plans to the Steering Committee.
Group Collaboration
* Maintain close coordination with central Finance teams across EMEA and global functions to ensure alignment on stock, margin, reporting, and strategic topics.
* Contribute to the wider finance community and best‑practice sharing.
Business Monitoring
* Analyse market trends to anticipate shifts and adapt financial strategies accordingly.
* Identify risks and opportunities to safeguard long‑term regional financial health.
Operations, Facilities, Security & IT Oversight
* Lead regional facilities management, including maintenance and investment in infrastructure.
* Oversee safety, security and regulatory compliance across sites.
* Manage the regional IT function and ensure effective support for stores and HQ operations.
Team Leadership
* Manage a multi-disciplinary team across Finance, IT and Facilities.
* Foster a high performance culture through goal setting, performance reviews and individual development planning.
About You
* Senior Finance Leader with experience in high-growth, multi‑country organisations.
* Track record in strategic planning, financial and operational leadership, commercial finance, and business partnering.
* Strong communicator with the ability to influence at executive level.
* Experience in luxury, retail, consumer goods or similar would be preferable.
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