Head of Finance
Posted 3 hours 59 minutes ago by Kennedy Pearce Consulting
Posted 09 February 2026 Salary £100000 - £110000 per annum + bonus, hybrid working, PMI Location London Job type Permanent Discipline Accounting & Finance Reference BBBH60
A rapidly scaling global consumer brand is seeking a dynamic and commercially minded Head of Finance to lead its finance function through the next phase of growth. This is a rare opportunity to join a business with strong international presence, premium products, and a culture that blends entrepreneurial energy with operational excellence.
Reporting directly to the CFO, you will take ownership of financial leadership across the group, driving performance, strengthening controls, and acting as a strategic partner to the Executive Team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast paced, product led environment and wants to shape the financial future of a brand on an exciting upward trajectory.
The Role Strategic Leadership & Business Partnering- Act as a key advisor to the CFO and Executive Team
- Provide financial insight to support strategic decision making, growth planning and investment cases
- Partner with Sales, Operations, Product and Marketing to drive commercial performance
- Lead the month end, quarter end and year end close processes
- Ensure accuracy and integrity across the P&L, balance sheet and cash flow
- Strengthen internal controls, governance and financial discipline across the group
- Own the Budget and Forecast cycles
- Deliver clear, insightful reporting to senior leadership
- Develop and refine KPIs, dashboards and performance analytics
- Drive Gross Margin improvement through pricing, COGS analysis and operational efficiency
- Oversee inventory, logistics and supply chain cost control
- Enhance financial systems, reporting tools and automation
- Lead ERP optimisation and act as a key user for finance related IT projects
- Implement scalable processes suitable for a growing, multi entity international business
- Manage and develop a high performing finance team
- Foster a culture of accountability, curiosity and continuous improvement
- Qualified accountant (ACA/ACCA/CIMA) with experience in consumer goods, retail or similar product driven sectors
- Strong understanding of inventory, logistics and supply chain finance
- Proven experience in multi site, international environments
- Commercially astute with the ability to influence cross functionally
- Highly analytical with exceptional attention to detail
- Tech savvy with strong Excel skills and comfort with SaaS based tools
- Proactive, adaptable and comfortable operating in a fast moving, entrepreneurial culture
- Confident communicator with the ability to challenge and support stakeholders
- ERP experience
- Passion for outdoor sports or action sports
- Flexible working and the ability to work from home when needed
- Health insurance
- High autonomy and genuine influence on the direction of the business
- Generous discounts on premium products
- £75000 - £85000 per annum + bonus, hybrid working, PMI
- £100000 - £110000 per annum + bonus, hybrid working, PMI