Finance Director
40 million people wear spectacles in the UK alone, but the optical industry hasn’t changed enough in three centuries. Products are tired, standards are mediocre, and the experience is dull. We’re going to change that, and build the world’s most customer-centric spectacles company.
We're looking for a brilliant, talented Finance Director to join our Executive team of 3 (Founder, Finance Director and MD) and Board, to execute on the next 2-3 years of our strategy - and help us become one of the world’s best brands.
The FD will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Cubitts, acting as a key strategic partner to the founder, Leadership team and board. They will lead an agile finance and insight team, whilst supporting the Founder and MD across the day-to-day running of the business.
They will oversee all financial aspects of the business, ensuring fiscal health, growth, profitability, and aligning financial strategies with the company’s growth ambitions and brand values.
It’s a broad leadership role, which won't be easy, but it is an opportunity to build something truly unique.
The role involves:
Creating a highly effective and modern finance function - spanning financial planning, operational finance, corporate governance and risk management, financial leadership, investor relations and fundraise, data and insight.
Building a brilliant and profitable business which delivers our financial fundamentals, doubling topline sales from £17.5m to £35m, and growing EBITDA from 10% to 15%, through: Proving the potential of the US through continuing the expansion of our retail footprint, supported by a growing eCommerce business, and establishing a US base. Continuing to grow the UK footprint, from 18 beautiful sites today. Doubling our eCommerce channel from 16% of revenues today to 32% over the next 5 years. Executing on JV / partnerships in Japan / Korea, and building a brand-first wholesale business. Working alongside the founder and MD to develop the growth plan for the next 5 years, and run a successful fundraising process. Playing a leading role in Cubitts into insight led business, working closely with the Technology Director. Being a true leader across the business (not only the finance function), building a strong culture and effective, motivated team. Requirements What we’re looking for: Proven experience as a FD /CFO or senior finance leader, preferably within retail, e-commerce, or consumer. Track record of successfully managing financial operations in high-growth businesses. Strong strategic and analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. Experience in fundraising, having gone through at least one PE / VC investment in a growing company - would do a trusted and inspiring job in representing the company in those discussions. Familiarity with inventory-heavy businesses, supply chain finance, and margin optimisation. Intimately understands how both technology and insight can really help power a modern, progressive brand and business. Proven commercial acumen with a focus on balancing creativity and profitability. Who you are: Strong alignment with Cubitts’ brand ethos and values - for all, proud, pioneering. Hands-on, relishes a high growth environment, and aligns with our business philosophy - including growing profitability, being a B Corp, doing things in the right way. A true leader - sitting alongside the Founder and MD, this is the final part of the triumvirate, they create the culture which defines the company and leads by example. A pacesetter, impatient to get things done, and able to effectively manage multiple projects (and people) at the same time. Someone with the right mindset and personality - talented, intelligent, low ego and self-deprecating, ambitious but doesn’t take life too seriously. An excellent manager of people, who brings gravitas internally and externally, who's able to step into the detail when needed, but also can think strategically and big picture. Potential to grow into a CFO role over time. Benefits Some nice things you’ll get: Complimentary spectacles Bespoke holiday allowance Personalised training and development with exclusive access to the YCN platform Mental Health Partnership with Champion Health Unlimited You Can Now Business Skills Training Contract:
The role is permanent and full time, based at the Cubitts HQ in Brewery Road, King’s Cross. Salary:
Director Level 1. £111,610
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Building a brilliant and profitable business which delivers our financial fundamentals, doubling topline sales from £17.5m to £35m, and growing EBITDA from 10% to 15%, through: Proving the potential of the US through continuing the expansion of our retail footprint, supported by a growing eCommerce business, and establishing a US base. Continuing to grow the UK footprint, from 18 beautiful sites today. Doubling our eCommerce channel from 16% of revenues today to 32% over the next 5 years. Executing on JV / partnerships in Japan / Korea, and building a brand-first wholesale business. Working alongside the founder and MD to develop the growth plan for the next 5 years, and run a successful fundraising process. Playing a leading role in Cubitts into insight led business, working closely with the Technology Director. Being a true leader across the business (not only the finance function), building a strong culture and effective, motivated team. Requirements What we’re looking for: Proven experience as a FD /CFO or senior finance leader, preferably within retail, e-commerce, or consumer. Track record of successfully managing financial operations in high-growth businesses. Strong strategic and analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights. Experience in fundraising, having gone through at least one PE / VC investment in a growing company - would do a trusted and inspiring job in representing the company in those discussions. Familiarity with inventory-heavy businesses, supply chain finance, and margin optimisation. Intimately understands how both technology and insight can really help power a modern, progressive brand and business. Proven commercial acumen with a focus on balancing creativity and profitability. Who you are: Strong alignment with Cubitts’ brand ethos and values - for all, proud, pioneering. Hands-on, relishes a high growth environment, and aligns with our business philosophy - including growing profitability, being a B Corp, doing things in the right way. A true leader - sitting alongside the Founder and MD, this is the final part of the triumvirate, they create the culture which defines the company and leads by example. A pacesetter, impatient to get things done, and able to effectively manage multiple projects (and people) at the same time. Someone with the right mindset and personality - talented, intelligent, low ego and self-deprecating, ambitious but doesn’t take life too seriously. An excellent manager of people, who brings gravitas internally and externally, who's able to step into the detail when needed, but also can think strategically and big picture. Potential to grow into a CFO role over time. Benefits Some nice things you’ll get: Complimentary spectacles Bespoke holiday allowance Personalised training and development with exclusive access to the YCN platform Mental Health Partnership with Champion Health Unlimited You Can Now Business Skills Training Contract:
The role is permanent and full time, based at the Cubitts HQ in Brewery Road, King’s Cross. Salary:
Director Level 1. £111,610
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