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Full Job Description
Bremont is entering an exciting new era, driven by a restructuredboard and leadership team and a clear vision focused on long-termbrand building and sustainable value creation. We are a dynamicorganisation, committed to operational excellence and strategicgrowth, with the ambition to create lasting impact in our industry.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the financialfuture of a company dedicated to building a long-standing luxurybrand. The Chief Financial Officer will be crucial to our success,working alongside a forward-thinking executive team to align financialoperations with long-term business objectives.
Theideal candidate will demonstrate a strong balance of strategic visionand hands-on execution, with a proven track record in agrowth-oriented environment.
KeyResponsibilities
* Partner with the CEO andexecutive team to develop and implement financial strategies thatdrive brand-focused, sustainable long-term growth.
* Serve as astrategic adviser to the CEO and executive leadership, offeringinsight and recommendations on long-term financial and businessplanning.
* Make high-quality contributions to the strategicplanning process and actively participate in quarterly Board meetings.
* Provide strategic leadership to the finance function acrossall areas of financial management, including treasury, financialplanning and analysis, and financial control.
* Lead thepreparation and management of financial planning, budgeting, andbusiness planning processes.
* Drive the development ofefficient budget proposals, ensure timely access to financial data,and uphold contract compliance.
* Evaluate revenue and marginenhancement opportunities, analyse internal operations, and identifyopportunities for cost optimisation and process improvements.
* Lead the redesign and implementation of management reportingtools that enhance visibility into product, channel, and operationalcost performance.
* Collaborate cross-functionally to ensurefinancial discipline across departments and alignment with corporategoals.
* Ensure finance effectively supports businessobjectives and integrates operational insights into financialforecasting and reporting processes.
* Review and approvebusiness plans, budgets, and resource allocations to support theachievement of the company’s financial and strategic targets.
* Actively monitor the business’s financial performance againstagreed KPIs, holding the executive team accountable for delivery.
* Oversee enterprise risk management, with a focus onliquidity, capital structure, credit, and multi-currency foreignexchange risks.
* Ensure strong financial governance, internalcontrols, and compliance with all relevant regulatory, audit, andreporting requirements.
* Foster and sustain strongrelationships with external stakeholders, including investors,auditors, and regulatory authorities.
* Lead and develop ahigh-performing finance team, promoting a culture of accountability,collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Person Specification
* Bachelor’sdegree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field ispreferred.
* ACA, ACCA, CIMA, MBA or equivalent.
* Proven experience as CFO in a growth-oriented companyundergoing transformation.
* Strong understanding ofinternational finance and tax structures, with hands-on experienceoperating across the UK, US, and Asia-Pacific regions.
* Extensive experience in financial planning, analysis, andbudgeting, with a track record of providing strategic support inbusiness planning and delivering Board-level financial reporting.
* Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the abilityto communicate complex financial concepts clearly to both technicaland non-technical audiences.
* Strong decision-making skills inrelation to budgeting and resource allocation.
* Proven abilityto lead high-performing teams and drive organisational change.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholderengagement skills.
Company Benefits
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and 3 dayspaid time off in December for HQ Shutdown!
* Life cover of x3your salary.
* Excellent length of service awards featuring theissuing of those Bremont timepieces we are all so proud to produce.
* Significant permanent employee discounts on Bremont Watches,with great ‘family and friends’ Sales.
* Unique retaildiscounts for many different brands, available both locally andonline.
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave.
* Wellbeing initiatives including counselling and 24/7financial & legal advice.
* Strong support regarding time offfor you partake in any commendable volunteer work.
* We’re asociable bunch and plan several social events throughout the year.
* Training programmes offered with a focus on careerdevelopment within the company.
* A fantastic and enviable newfacility in which to work, very near the town centre.
* Privatehealthcare.
* Full time,Monday-Friday 9-5.30pm.
* Hybrid working – minimum of 3 daysper week in our Henley based office.
Thefull job description and details of the recruitment process can befound here.
Job closing date: 25th May 2025. Allsuccessful candidates will be contacted after this date.
Interviews will take place on the 4th and 5th June 2025.
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