Financial Director

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Base pay range

$175,000.00/yr - $200,000.00/yr

Additional compensation types

Annual Bonus

Reports to: US Leadership Team & Global Finance Leadership (UK)

Location: Remote

Direct Reports: 1 (Accounting & Finance Manager)

Prefer candidates from the Eastern and Central Time Zones to align UK with leadership

US Based applicants ONLY!

Our Client:

Our client is a fast-growing, global beauty brand with an established presence and outstanding distribution. They are driven by innovation, accessibility, and inclusivity, offering high-quality products that resonate with consumers worldwide. As they continue to expand across the US market, they are seeking a commercially oriented Finance Director to join their team at an exciting stage in our journey.

Role Overview

The Finance Director – US will serve as the senior finance lead for our client’s US operations, combining commercial acumen with strong financial management. This is an all-round role, covering commercial finance, operational finance, accounting oversight, treasury, audit, and governance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain comprehensive budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial models aligned with company objectives.
• Analyze business performance versus forecasts, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to inform strategic decisions.
• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Highlight key performance indicators, financial trends, and variances, offering actionable recommendations.

Accounting Oversight

• Supervise the Accounting & Finance Manager, providing leadership and guidance across statutory reporting, tax, and transactional processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to US and Global stakeholders.

Cost Management

• Identify cost-saving opportunities across operations, marketing, and retail initiatives without compromising quality or growth.
• Monitor department budgets, ensuring alignment with company financial objectives.

Cash Flow Management

• Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly cash flow planning to ensure liquidity for operations and strategic initiatives.
• Manage treasury, working capital, accounts receivable, and payable in line with business needs.

Commercial Finance Leadership

• Partner with US leadership to drive profitable growth, providing insight and challenge across sales, marketing, pricing, and channel strategy.
• Develop and monitor financial reporting, forecasts, and provide analysis to support decision-making.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with operations, supply chain, and commercial teams to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Translate complex financial data into actionable recommendations for non-financial stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, within the beauty, cosmetics, or consumer goods industry.
• Strong background in Beauty and or FMCG, ideally with direct exposure to “Big Box” U.S. retailers (Walmart, Target, Ulta highly advantageous)
• Proven experience in senior finance roles with a commercial focus (e.g., Finance Director, Head of Finance, Commercial Finance Lead)
• Expertise in cash flow management and cost control strategies.
• Familiarity with industry-specific financial systems and software.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance

Industries

• Retail Health and Personal Care Products and Personal Care Product Manufacturing

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