Group CFO (International SME | Art & Luxury Sector)

£100,000-120,000 per annum

Central London

We’re partnering with a globally recognised art and luxury business to appoint a Group CFO to join the board and lead its next phase of international growth.

Operating across the UK, US, and Europe, the business generates £55–60m revenue and combines high-value transactions, cross-border structures, and regulated activity within a fast-growing, entrepreneurial environment.

The Role

A strategic, hands-on CFO position with broad responsibility across finance, operations, and commercial decision-making. You’ll work directly with shareholders, sit on multiple boards, and play a central role in shaping growth.

Key Responsibilities

Lead group-wide financial strategy across multiple international entities
Deliver board-level reporting, insight, and capital allocation decisions
Oversee finance operations, including reporting, audit, budgeting, and controls
Manage treasury, liquidity, and FX exposure in a complex, deal-driven environment
Support international expansion and evaluate new ventures / partnerships
Advise on deal structuring, pricing, and margin optimisation
Oversee regulatory compliance, including FCA-related activity and AML frameworks
Provide oversight on legal, tax, and cross-border VAT matters
Act as Director across entities, supporting governance and stakeholder management

Key Requirements

Essential:

Proven Group CFO / senior FD experience
Multi-entity, international exposure
Strong cash flow, treasury, and controls expertise
Board-level reporting experience
Background in regulated environments

Desirable:

Art, luxury, or high-value asset sectors
Complex VAT / cross-border structures
Insurance or regulated finance exposure
Experience with JVs or expansion

Package

£100k–£120k base + bonus
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