On behalf of our client, we are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their Isle of Man team.
Our client:
L'Objet is a luxury lifestyle brand renowned for its exquisite home decor, accessories, and luxury personal and home fragrances. We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join their dynamic team and oversee all financial aspects of operations.
Role Overview:
As the CFO, you will play a pivotal role in driving the company's financial strategy, operational efficiency, and long-term growth. You will oversee all financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance while leading and mentoring a team across multiple locations. Your expertise will ensure the company maintains its financial health and achieves strategic goals in a global context.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategic Finance Leadership:
Develop and execute financial strategies to support the company’s growth, profitability and operational goals across retail, e-commerce and wholesale channels in diverse markets.
Act as a strategic advisor to the CEO & leadership team, aligning financial plans with business objectives
Create dynamic financial models & scenario plans to inform key decisions around pricing, inventory, capital allocation, new project (non-exhaustive)
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes to ensure financial health & transparency
Analyse business performance across categories, channels and regions, identifying risks, opportunities, and cost-saving measures
Drive profitability by optimizing gross margins, managing overhead costs, and improving operational efficiency
Financial Reporting and Compliance:
Produce accurate financial statements and ensure compliance with US GAAP, UK GAAP, and Isle of Man regulations.
Prepare and oversee tax filings and related compliance returns.
Prepare weekly reports, track key metrics, and perform daily banking tasks.
Global Financial Expertise:
Manage financial operations across Isle of Man, Dallas, and Alcobaça offices.
Provide insights and leadership to drive financial success in a global market.
Technology Transformation:
Oversee the transition to NetSuite ERP and ensure smooth integration across teams.
Champion a data-driven mindset across the organization.
Leverage technology and analytics to support decision-making and innovation.
Operational & Team Leadership:
Lead and grow a small accounting team and provide guidance to external professionals.
Foster a top-down and hands-on culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement
Ensure robust internal controls, financial systems, and processes to support a rapidly scaling business
Work cross-functionality with operations, marketing, and sales teams to ensure alignments between financial goals and business execution
Investor Relations and M&A
What You Bring:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting with at least 10 years of relevant experience, including a CFO role or senior financial leadership role.
Strong understanding of multi-channel business, with a proven expertise in eCommerce.
Strong background in strategic finance leadership, global financial operations, and operational efficiency.
Experience with QuickBooks, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Excel.
Familiarity with NetSuite or similar ERP systems used in wholesale and retail accounting.
Hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work at both strategic & operational levels.
What we offer
Opportunity to shape the financial future of a growing luxury lifestyle brand
Collaborative, entrepreneurial world environment where every team member’s contributions matter
Opportunities for professional growth
A young international and multi-cultural working environment
If you are a forward-thinking detail-oriented financial leader with a passion for luxury and a desire to contribute to the growth of a thriving brand, we’d love to hear from you.
