Finance Director 3 month contract role

Morgan McKinley are currently working with a global luxury retail brand in resourcing a Finance Director on a contract basis for an initial 3 months.

The Finance Director will play a pivotal leadership role within the business overseeing the Finance department while also managing the HR/ Shipping & Logistics functions. This is a hands-on position that requires a strategic thinker with a strong operational mindset, a passion for process improvement, and strong commercial acumen.

The successful candidate will lead a small, high-performing team and work closely with senior management to drive financial performance,

operational efficiency, and sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Run finance function for the group
• Manage HR function for the group
• Manage Shipping & Logistics function for the group
• Lead, manage and develop all direct reports in the above mentioned functions
• Business partnering closely with the CEO and other senior stakeholders to ensure the group achieves its strategic objectives
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of all internal financial reporting
• Prepare statutory financial statements for all entities in the group and ensure submission by required deadlines
• Manage relationship with external auditors and prepare audit packs
• Manage all direct and indirect tax for the group
• Responsible for cash forecasting and manage working capital to support business needs, including stock planning
• Prepare annual budget
• Ensure sufficient insurance in place across all business risks
• Ensure robust financial controls, systems, and policies are in place and maintained
• Managing transactional team and overseeing sales ledger, purchase ledger, payroll, cash posting and all general ledger entries
• Manage the roll out of continuous system improvements
• Other ad-hoc tasks to support business needs

Desired Skills and Experience:

• Fully qualified ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent
• Luxury Goods retail would be a big plus but not essential
• Must have experience in leading, motivating and developing finance functions
• Passion for systems and process improvements
• Excellent Excel skills

This role is urgent and will be an immediate start. The role is Hybrid with 4 days expected in their Central office London. This is paying 95K equivalent, FTC or day rate may be considered.