Finance Director

Sumwon Studios

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Finance Director

Sumwon Studios

Strategic Leadership

• Lead the overall financial strategy, planning, and management of the company across all brands and markets.
• Partner closely with the CEO/ COO and senior leadership to shape and execute the company’s growth and expansion strategy.
• Provide financial insights and strategic recommendations to support key business decisions.
• Develop scalable financial systems and structures that support rapid growth and multi-market operations.

Financial Planning & Analysis (Fp&A)

• Own the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
• Deliver accurate and timely management reports and financial analysis.
• Track and report on key financial and performance metrics across brands, channels, and regions.
• Provide scenario modelling and financial insights to guide commercial and investment decisions.

Accounting & Compliance

• Oversee all accounting, financial reporting, and compliance activities in the UAE and UK.
• Ensure all statutory filings, audits, and tax obligations are completed accurately and on time.
• Implement robust internal controls, governance frameworks, and risk management processes.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, tax advisors, and other financial partners.

Cashflow & Treasury Management

• Monitor and optimise cash flow across all operating entities.
• Manage banking relationships, credit facilities, and funding arrangements.
• Ensure efficient capital allocation to drive sustainable growth.

Commercial Finance

• Partner with e-commerce, retail, and operations teams to optimise profitability and cost efficiency.
• Evaluate commercial performance across product categories, markets, and sales channels.
• Support pricing, sourcing, and inventory decisions with financial analysis and modelling.

Team Leadership

• Build and lead a high-performing finance team across UAE and UK operations.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Provide mentorship and professional development for finance team members.
• What you’ll bring
• Fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent).
• Minimum 10 years’ experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership capacity.
• Proven experience in fashion, retail, or e-commerce, ideally within a start-up or high-growth environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of accounting, financial planning, and reporting.
• Experience managing multi-entity, multi-currency operations.
• Commercially astute with a hands-on, entrepreneurial mindset.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving organisation.
• What we'll bring
• 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 after your first year
• 30% employee discount across all SUMWON STUDIOS brands
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Company social events
• The coolest colleagues you can find

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