Vice President Finance (Manhattan)

Vice President of Finance

Location: New York, NY

Reports to: CEO & Founder

Level: Executive Leadership

Role Overview

We are seeking a seasoned and strategic Vice President of Finance to lead the financial function of a growing fashion business. This is a critical executive role, reporting directly to the CEO, responsible for shaping the company’s financial strategy, driving long-term growth, and ensuring financial discipline across the organization. The VP of Finance will be a key thought partner to the CEO and leadership team, providing insight, rigor, and leadership as the business scales.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a strategic finance partner to the CEO and executive leadership team, contributing to company-wide decision-making and long-term planning
• Own the overall financial strategy, including forecasting, budgeting, and multi-year financial planning
• Lead all core finance functions including accounting, treasury, tax, and financial reporting
• Deliver timely, accurate financial reporting and insights to support strategic and operational decisions
• Oversee cash flow management, working capital, and capital allocation to support growth and profitability
• Establish and monitor KPIs to drive performance, margin improvement, and operational efficiency
• Partner closely with Merchandising, Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales to support pricing, inventory, and margin strategies
• Lead financial modeling for new initiatives, channel expansion, and investment opportunities
• Ensure strong internal controls, compliance, and risk management across the business
• Manage relationships with external partners including auditors, banks, and advisors
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing finance team, setting best-in-class processes and standards

Qualifications & Experience

• Extensive senior-level finance leadership experience, Experienced in working in multi-channel retail business is a must.
• Proven track record in a VP of Finance, Finance Director, or similar executive role
• Deep expertise in financial planning, analysis, and reporting within a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment
• Strong understanding of inventory-driven businesses, margin management, and working capital dynamics
• Experience partnering directly with a CEO and board-level stakeholders
• Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels
• Experience navigating scale, complexity, and change within an evolving organization

What We’re Looking For

• A confident, credible finance leader with strong executive presence
• Someone who can balance financial rigor with commercial agility
• A proactive leader who anticipates challenges and drives solutions
• A trusted advisor who can influence across functions and at the highest levels

Salary: $200K+ Plus Bonus Scheme