Chief Financial Officer

Job Description

Bremont is entering an exciting new era, driven by a restructured board and leadership team and a clear vision focused on long-term brand building and sustainable value creation. We are a dynamic organisation, committed to operational excellence and strategic growth, with the ambition to create lasting impact in our industry.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the financial future of a company dedicated to building a long-standing luxury brand. The Chief Financial Officer will be crucial to our success, working alongside a forward-thinking executive team to align financial operations with long-term business objectives.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate a strong balance of strategic vision and hands-on execution, with a proven track record in a growth-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with the CEO and executive team to develop and implement financial strategies that drive brand-focused, sustainable long-term growth.
• Serve as a strategic adviser to the CEO and executive leadership, offering insight and recommendations on long-term financial and business planning.
• Make high-quality contributions to the strategic planning process and actively participate in quarterly Board meetings.
• Provide strategic leadership to the finance function across all areas of financial management, including treasury, financial planning and analysis, and financial control.
• Lead the preparation and management of financial planning, budgeting, and business planning processes.
• Drive the development of efficient budget proposals, ensure timely access to financial data, and uphold contract compliance.
• Evaluate revenue and margin enhancement opportunities, analyse internal operations, and identify opportunities for cost optimisation and process improvements.
• Lead the redesign and implementation of management reporting tools that enhance visibility into product, channel, and operational cost performance.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure financial discipline across departments and alignment with corporate goals.
• Ensure finance effectively supports business objectives and integrates operational insights into financial forecasting and reporting processes.
• Review and approve business plans, budgets, and resource allocations to support the achievement of the company’s financial and strategic targets.
• Actively monitor the business’s financial performance against agreed KPIs, holding the executive team accountable for delivery.
• Oversee enterprise risk management, with a focus on liquidity, capital structure, credit, and multi-currency foreign exchange risks.
• Ensure strong financial governance, internal controls, and compliance with all relevant regulatory, audit, and reporting requirements.
• Foster and sustain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including investors, auditors, and regulatory authorities.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team, promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Person Specification

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field is preferred.
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA, MBA or equivalent.
• Proven experience as CFO in a growth-oriented company undergoing transformation.
• Strong understanding of international finance and tax structures, with hands-on experience operating across the UK, US, and Asia-Pacific regions.
• Extensive experience in financial planning, analysis, and budgeting, with a track record of providing strategic support in business planning and delivering Board-level financial reporting.
• Exceptional stakeholder management skills, with the ability to communicate complex financial concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Strong decision-making skills in relation to budgeting and resource allocation.
• Proven ability to lead high-performing teams and drive organisational change.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills.

Company Benefits

• Generous Holiday Entitlement – 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and 3 days paid time off in December for HQ Shutdown!
• Free Daily Lunch – Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch on us every day on-site.
• Private Healthcare – Comprehensive cover for your health and wellbeing.
• Car Allowance – For roles that require it, we offer a competitive car allowance.
• Life Assurance – Peace of mind with life cover at 3x your annual salary
• Family-Friendly Benefits – Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave to support you and your growing family.
• Celebrate Your Milestones – We recognise loyalty with outstanding length of service awards – including the chance to receive one of the iconic Bremont timepieces we’re so proud to create.
• Career Growth – Access tailored training programmes and clear development pathways to help you thrive.
• Exclusive Discounts – Significant permanent employee discounts on Bremont Watches, along with special 'Friends & Family' sales.
• Wellbeing Support – From confidential counselling to 24/7 financial and legal advice, we care about your mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
• Social Culture – From summer parties to seasonal gatherings, we host regular social events that bring everyone together.
• Give Back – We're proud to support team members who want to volunteer for good causes, with flexibility for approved time off.

Working Environment

• Full time, Monday-Friday 9-5.30pm.
• Hybrid working – minimum of 3 days per week in our Henley based office.

The full job description and details of the recruitment process can be found here.

Job closing date: 25th May 2025. All successful candidates will be contacted after this date.

Interviews will take place on the 4th and 5th June 2025.

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