Finance Director, Beauty Industry
Permanent, Full time
ASAP
Hybrid working possible
Base salary 110K
Central London
3-FD/RvF
The Client:
This is a thriving and recognisable brand which will allow the incumbent to have a large impact on strategy and on the growth and success of the brand. You will have real influence and will be able to take your existing experience to the next level.
The Role:
A unique an pivotal opportunity for a strategic and astute Finance Director to join a global SME FMCG brand within the space of Beauty. London-based, you will report to the Founder/ CEO and work with the wider team to grow the brand both nationally and internationally. In addition to financial strategy formulation, you will be in charge of governance, banking, forecasting, reporting, owning the relationship with HMRC, and more.
Responsibilities
* Robust financial control, compliance and processing ensuring business continuity
* Long-term value creation and profitability
* Deliver financial strategy and recommendations
* Drive budgeting, forecasting and financial planning,
* Provide financial analysis and management reports
* Identify KPIs and develop dashboards to track performance
* Scenario planning and financial modelling
* Oversee payroll, pensions, tax compliance and statutory reporting
* Manage VAT returns and company house/ HMRC filings
* Liaise with auditors, accountants, banks, tax authorities and regulatory bodies
* Manage insurance relationships
* Support pricing strategies on the commercial and business partnering side
* Help evaluate commercial opportunities
* Financial planning, forecasting and reporting
Qualifications:
* Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent)
* Excellent written English
* Significant experience in senior finance roles, ideally within an SME
* Experience in managing banking relationships, audits, HMRC and reporting
* Strong IT skills and modern financial systems knowledge
* Hands on approach
* Eye to detail, self-motivated worker