London
Interim CFO - Luxury Fashion - London A globally recognised luxury fashion retailer is searching for an Interim CFO to join its senior leadership team immediately and drive financial performance across a dynamic multi-country region. The RoleThis is a high-impact leadership role, partnering closely with executive stakeholders and overseeing critical financial and operational functions during a period of transition. Key Responsibilities:Strategic Leadership • Play an active role on the Regional Steering Committee, contributing to overall business strategy and guiding short, medium, and long-term decision-making., • Ensure alignment between regional initiatives and wider corporate strategy.Financial Management & Controls, • Lead and optimise all core finance functions including accounting, controlling, consolidation, cash management, tax and banking relations., • Ensure accuracy, compliance and reliability across all financial processes and reporting.Budgeting & Performance, • Own the full annual budget cycle, collaborating with regional stakeholders., • Set key financial parameters, continuously review performance and drive improvements throughout the year.Financial Analysis, • Deliver weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual financial performance reviews, highlighting risks, variances and corrective actions., • Proactively advise senior management on emerging financial challenges.Investment & CAPEX Oversight, • Lead regional investment planning and CAPEX governance, ensuring optimal resource allocation and project ROI., • Track progress with central teams, ensuring adherence to budgets and timelines.Commercial & Retail Partnership, • Act as a strategic business partner to retail and operational teams, supporting decisions across stores, product lines and market initiatives., • Drive profitability through a strong P&L and ROI lens.Internal Audit & Compliance, • Embed a culture of internal control across the region., • Coordinate internal and external audits, identify risks, and present clear action plans to the Steering Committee.Group Collaboration, • Maintain close coordination with central Finance teams across EMEA and global functions to ensure alignment on stock, margin, reporting, and strategic topics., • Contribute to the wider finance community and best-practice sharing.Business Monitoring, • Analyse market trends to anticipate shifts and adapt financial strategies accordingly., • Identify risks and opportunities to safeguard long-term regional financial health.Operations, Facilities, Security & IT Oversight, • Lead regional facilities management, including maintenance and investment in infrastructure., • Oversee safety, security and regulatory compliance across sites., • Manage the regional IT function and ensure effective support for stores and HQ operations.Team Leadership, • Manage a multi-disciplinary team across Finance, IT and Facilities., • Senior Finance Leader with experience in high-growth, multi-country organisations., • Track record in strategic planning, financial and operational leadership, commercial finance, and business partnering., • Strong communicator with the ability to influence at executive level. 4164490