A fast-growing, multi-channel fashion business is seeking an experienced Fractional Finance Director to support its next stage of growth.
Operating across retail, wholesale and e-commerce channels, the company owns and manages a portfolio of established fashion and apparel brands and is backed by overseas shareholders. With ambitious growth plans and an entrepreneurial culture, this is an opportunity to join a business where finance plays a critical role in supporting commercial decision-making and sustainable expansion.
The Opportunity:
Reporting directly to the Founders and working closely with international shareholders, you will lead the finance function on a fractional basis, providing both strategic financial leadership and hands-on financial management.
This is not a traditional corporate Finance Director role. We are looking for someone who thrives in a founder-led environment, enjoys working at pace and is equally comfortable analysing strategic opportunities as they are managing day-to-day financial operations.
A strong understanding of apparel, fashion, retail and inventory-led businesses is essential. The successful candidate will understand the challenges associated with stock management, supply chains, seasonal trading cycles, gross margin optimisation and working capital management.
Key Responsibilities:
Cash Flow & Working Capital
- Own and maintain rolling cash flow forecasts.
- Drive working capital improvements across stock, debtors and creditors.
- Monitor liquidity and provide recommendations on funding requirements.
- Support inventory purchasing decisions and stock investment planning.
- Ensure growth plans remain aligned to cash generation and availability.
Financial Reporting & Shareholder Communication
- Produce monthly management accounts and financial reporting packs.
- Deliver clear reporting to overseas shareholders.
- Prepare P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reporting.
- Develop KPI dashboards and performance analysis.
- Act as the key financial contact for shareholders and external advisers.
Commercial Finance & Business Partnering
- Provide financial insight and support strategic decision-making.
- Analyse profitability by product category, customer and sales channel.
- Support pricing, margin and investment decisions.
- Contribute to budgeting, forecasting and business planning processes.
- Act as a trusted adviser to the leadership team.
Inventory, Retail & Supply Chain Finance
- Monitor inventory valuation and stock performance.
- Analyse stock turns, ageing inventory and sell-through rates.
- Support buying and supply chain decisions through financial analysis.
- Improve inventory efficiency and working capital performance. l`
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