Marks Sattin Executive Search is working with a rapidly growing Fashion Retail business. In search of a strategic Finance Director to join the key stakeholders, in guiding the business through a period of growth, resulting ultimately in a successful sale process with potential for equity

The Finance Director will be instrumental in developing and executing the short and long-term strategic vision for the business. Collaborating closely with the stakeholders, they will contribute to goal setting, ensuring scalable growth, and fostering initiatives to increase revenues and profits. In addition to the strategic aspect, the Finance Director will be responsible for overseeing the financial function. This includes enhancing and establishing systems, processes, and controls to fortify the financial infrastructure. Furthermore, you will play a pivotal role in formulating targets, developing budgets, and conducting comprehensive financial analyses, offering sustained commercial, financial, and operational input to drive the businesses' success.

As the financial leader, the Finance Director will guide the business through the complexities of a successful sale for shareholders. This multifaceted role demands a keen strategic Finance Director, with the ability to navigate the intricacies of a growing business with a view toward future success.

The ideal Candidate:

• Be a qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/ACMA)
• Experience as a Finance Director in a business within the Branded Retail, e-commerce and/or related sectors, and experience of delivering successful sale would be beneficial
• Demonstrated experience in overseeing every financial facet of a rapidly growing pureplay fashion retail business.
• Communicate effectively and as a leader within the business be expected to work effectively and inspire others in a fast paced and challenging environment.
• A proactive, energetic, pragmatic, hardworking individual with strong people and relationship skills.

Please note that due to the high volume of applicants only successful candidates will be contacted with further information about this role.

To help us assess your professional background and achievements, along with your application please include the nature of the business as well as the turnover and EBITDA . Additionally, please provide information on the size and scope of transactions you have facilitated.

Marks Sattin Executive Search is part of a leading specialist financial recruitment business. Our team exclusively recruits CFO's and FD's into businesses across a wide range of sectors, mostly focused on change (including exit and growth). We continue to expand our network; providing finance professionals for PE backed privately owned and listed businesses.