The Wallpaper Test
A simple way to expose whether “culture fit” actually means anything
We’ve all said it.
“Not the right culture fit.”
It’s one of the most common reasons given after an interview. And to...
Employment type: Permanent
Salary: 100k/year - 115k/year
£100,000 to £115,000 plus exceptional benefits and flexible working
Commutable from Wimbledon. Two days in office.
Some finance jobs are about spreadsheets. This one is about building something commercial and impactful that the business actually care about.
This is a chance to join one of the most loved household retail brands in the UK, the sort of business people recognise on their high street, in their homes and on their phones. Consumer obsessed, beautifully branded, fast growing and genuinely ambitious. Even though they are the top of the game.
You will not be a back office finance leader here. You will be right at the heart of the story.
Working hand in hand with an exceptional CFO and leadership team, you will help shape strategy, launch new products, drive growth and make big commercial decisions that really matter. There is a clear and realistic path to Finance Director for someone who wants it.
This is a proper CFO in the making role.
Why this is special
You will be joining a business with an amazing team and culture. Smart, kind, driven people who want to do things better, not just bigger. They care about their customers, their brand and each other.
The finance team is already strong, but they want a Head of Commercial Finance who can take it to the next level. Someone who loves turning numbers into stories, insight into action and ideas into results.
This is not about reporting what happened. It is about influencing what happens next.
What you will do
You will lead a high performing FP&A and Commercial Finance team and become the commercial engine of the business.
You will:
You will be seen as a trusted advisor, not just a numbers person.
Who this is for
This is for someone on a fast track. A bright, commercial, humble finance leader who wants more influence, more exposure and more impact.
You probably already know you want to be a Finance Director one day. You just want to get there the right way.
You will bring:
Package
£100,000 to £115,000 plus exceptional benefits and flexible working.
If you want a finance role where you can genuinely shape a brand, a team and a future CFO career, this one is worth a proper look.
This is one of those roles people look back on and say, that was the move that changed everything.
A simple way to expose whether “culture fit” actually means anything
We’ve all said it.
“Not the right culture fit.”
It’s one of the most common reasons given after an interview. And to...
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