At Peak21, we specialize in acquiring large direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands across the United States, Europe, and Asia, in addition to incubating our own. With a portfolio of D2C brands generating $150 million in sales, all bootstrapped and profitable, we are dedicated to fostering growth and innovation in the D2C sector.
We are seeking a Finance Manager to join our central team and manage the finance function of a consumer brand we recently acquired acting as de facto CFO of the company.
The position is full-time in London.
What makes this an exciting opportunity?
* Learn the ins and outs of operational finance of a consumer brand
* Grow into a CFO role for a 40M brand within the next 3 years
* Lead diligence for every new deal we look at
* Work with a highly experienced and entrepreneurial team
* Competitive compensation package
What You'll Do
* Portfolio Management:
o You will take the lead in managing the finance function of a portfolio company, including but not limited to:
+ Develop robust financial reporting systems to track KPIs, forecasts, and variances
+ Develop internal and external financial reporting for management team and investors
o You will manage company cashflows at Group level, running the budget and the Planning & Control function.
o You will work with accounting partners to set up month end close processes and execute on closing the books.
o You will liaise with our lending partners.
o You will collaborate with multiple teams and project manage growth initiatives / process improvements to enhance efficiency and profitability.
* M&A:
o You will take the first pass at screening new deals and present them to the management.
o You lead the diligence process (legal, financial, commercial) of the companies we buy, being the point of contact for the technical advisors (e.g., accounting firm, lawyers).
Who You Are
* You have at least 3 years of experience with a strong consulting, finance or audit background. E-commerce or startup experience is a strong plus.
* You have expertise in financial planning, analysis, and reporting.
* You are fully fluent in English.
* You have exceptional people skills.
* You know accounting very well and can make coffee with Excel.
* You have great analytical skills and are very organized.
* You have an understanding of how financial systems work and are structured.
* You have a strong interest in direct-to-consumer brands and e-commerce.
* You enjoy structuring processes and see yourself as a builder.
* You have managed people before.
* You are very hungry to learn and keen to get your hands dirty.
* You thrive in an entrepreneurial environment.
* You are a self-starter, strong communicator, very organized and with good analytical skills.
* You can work in London (no need for visa sponsor).
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