Bremont is entering an exciting new era, driven by a restructured board and leadership team and a clear vision focused on long-term brand building and sustainable value creation. We are a dynamic organisation, committed to operational excellence and strategic growth, with the ambition to create lasting impact in our industry.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the financial future of a company dedicated to building a long-standing luxury brand. The Chief Financial Officer will be crucial to our success, working alongside a forward-thinking executive team to align financial operations with long-term business objectives.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong balance of strategic vision and hands-on execution, with a proven track record in a growth-oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Partner with the CEO and executive team to develop and implement financial strategies that drive brand-focused, sustainable long-term growth.
* Serve as a strategic adviser to the CEO and executive leadership, offering insight and recommendations on long-term financial and business planning.
* Make high-quality contributions to the strategic planning process and actively participate in quarterly Board meetings.
* Provide strategic leadership to the finance function across all areas of financial management, including treasury, financial planning and analysis, and financial control.
* Lead the preparation and management of financial planning, budgeting, and business planning processes.
* Drive the development of efficient budget proposals, ensure timely access to financial data, and uphold contract compliance.
* Evaluate revenue and margin enhancement opportunities, analyse internal operations, and identify opportunities for cost optimisation and process improvements.
* Lead the redesign and implementation of management reporting tools that enhance visibility into product, channel, and operational cost performance.
* Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure financial discipline across departments and alignment with corporate goals.
* Ensure finance effectively supports business objectives and integrates operational insights into financial forecasting and reporting processes.
* Review and approve business plans, budgets, and resource allocations to support the achievement of the company’s financial and strategic targets.
* Actively monitor the business’s financial performance against agreed KPIs, holding the executive team accountable for delivery.
* Oversee enterprise risk management, with a focus on liquidity, capital structure, credit, and multi-currency foreign exchange risks.
* Ensure strong financial governance, internal controls, and compliance with all relevant regulatory, audit, and reporting requirements.
* Foster and sustain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including investors, auditors, and regulatory authorities.
* Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Person Specification
* Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is preferred.
* ACA, ACCA, CIMA, MBA or equivalent.
* Proven experience as CFO in a growth-oriented company undergoing transformation.
* Strong understanding of international finance and tax structures, with hands-on experience operating across the UK, US, and Asia-Pacific regions.
* Extensive experience in financial planning, analysis, and budgeting, with a track record of providing strategic support in business planning and delivering Board-level financial reporting.
* Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
* Strong decision-making skills in relation to budgeting and resource allocation.
* Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and drive organisational change.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Company Benefits
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and 3 days paid time off in December for HQ Shutdown!
* Life cover of x3 your salary.
* Excellent length of service awards featuring the issuing 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 retail discounts for many different brands, available both locally and online.
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave.
* Wellbeing initiatives including counselling and 24/7 financial & legal advice.
* Strong support regarding time off for you partake in any commendable volunteer work.
* We’re a sociable bunch and plan several social events throughout the year.
* Training programmes offered with a focus on career development within the company.
* A fantastic and enviable new facility in which to work, very near the town centre.
* Private healthcare.
* Car allowance.
Working Environment
* Full time, Monday-Friday 9-5.30pm.
* Hybrid working – minimum of 3 days per week in our Henley based office.
The full job description and details of the recruitment process can be found here.
Job closing date: 25th May 2025. All successful candidates will be contacted after this date.
Interviews will take place on the 4th and 5th June 2025.