Deputy Chief Financial Officer
Location: London (Hybrid – 2 days per week)
Package: £250,000 – £300,000 base + Executive Car Allowance + Bonus + Performance-led LTIs
The Opportunity
We are exclusively partnering with a household UK Consumer Brand—a £5BN+ revenue, multi-site powerhouse currently undergoing one of the most significant structural and cultural transformations in the UK market. Backed by ambitious Private Equity ownership, the organisation is pivoting toward a leaner, more agile, and commercially aggressive future.
As Deputy CFO, you will act as the engine room of the finance function, translating high-level strategy into operational excellence across a national footprint.
The Role
This is a high-visibility leadership mandate. Reporting to the Group CFO, you will lead a world-class team of 100+, holding end-to-end accountability for the financial health and strategic direction of the group.
- Strategic Leadership: Drive the financial agenda across Commercial Finance, FP&A, Financial Control, Accounting, and Corporate Strategy.
- Transformation & Change: Lead the "finance of the future" roadmap, streamlining complex legacy systems and processes to suit a fast-paced PE environment.
- Performance Management: Act as a critical friend to the Board and Business Unit MDs, providing the data-driven insights necessary to protect margins in a high-volume, low-margin industry.
- Board-Level Exposure: Represent the finance function in key stakeholder forums, navigating the intersection of public scrutiny and private equity rigor.
The Candidate
We are looking for a "future CFO"—someone who possesses the technical pedigree of a seasoned controller but the commercial "sharpness" of a strategic partner.
- Experience: You must have operated at a senior level (CFO-1 or Deputy) within a large, complex FTSE 100/250 or a large-cap Private Equity portfolio company.
- Environment: Proven track record in multi-site, capital-intensive businesses (Logistics, Retail, Infrastructure, or Industrials).
- Transformation DNA: You have successfully led finance functions through massive structural change, M&A, or turnaround phases.
- Leadership: A dynamic, modern leader capable of inspiring a large, diverse team while maintaining a "hands-on" grip on the detail.
- Presence: Exceptional gravitas with the ability to influence at Board level and challenge seasoned PE investors.
Why Join?
This is a rare chance to leave a legacy on an Iconic UK business. You will be at the heart of a multi-billion-pound value-creation plan, supported by a remuneration package that reflects the scale and complexity of the task.
Apply below or reach out to rob.patterson@thejssgroup.com
Disclaimer: For roles at this level we receive extensive applications to advertised opportunities. As much as we endeavour to respond to each application, we would advise if you have not received communication within 14 working days that your application has been unsuccessful at this time.
