Finance Director US

About Revolution Beauty

Revolution Beauty is a fast-growing, global beauty brand with an established presence and outstanding distribution. We are driven by innovation, accessibility, and inclusivity, offering high-quality products that resonate with consumers worldwide. As we continue to expand across the US market, we are seeking a commercially oriented Finance Director to join our team at an exciting stage in our journey.

Role Overview
The Finance Director – US will serve as the senior finance lead for our US operations, combining commercial acumen with strong financial management. This is an all-round role, covering commercial finance, operational finance, accounting oversight, treasury, audit, and governance. The successful candidate will act as a key business partner to US leadership while working closely with our Global Finance team in the UK.

This is a hands-on role, ideally suited to a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is comfortable with broad responsibilities, and is motivated by the opportunity to shape the finance function of an ambitious, established beauty brand.

Key Responsibilities:
Financial Planning & Analysis

• Develop and maintain comprehensive budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial models aligned with company objectives.
• Analyze business performance versus forecasts, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities to inform strategic decisions.
• Provide actionable insights to leadership on profitability, growth strategies, and resource allocation.

Financial Reporting

• Prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Highlight key performance indicators, financial trends, and variances, offering actionable recommendations.
• Ensure reporting processes are standardized, efficient, and scalable to support business growth and external audits.

Accounting Oversight

• Supervise the Accounting & Finance Manager, providing leadership and guidance across statutory reporting, tax, and transactional processes.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to US and Global stakeholders.

Cost Management

• Identify cost-saving opportunities across operations, marketing, and retail initiatives without compromising quality or growth.
• Monitor department budgets, ensuring alignment with company financial objectives.
• Develop strategies to optimize gross margins and support sustainable profitability.

Cash Flow Management

• Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly cash flow planning to ensure liquidity for operations and strategic initiatives.
• Manage treasury, working capital, accounts receivable, and payable in line with business needs.
• Forecast cash needs for upcoming product launches, retail campaigns, and investment opportunities.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Implement and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Maintain strong governance, audit, and reporting frameworks to ensure financial integrity.

Commercial Finance Leadership

• Partner with US leadership to drive profitable growth, providing insight and challenge across sales, marketing, pricing, and channel strategy.
• Develop and monitor financial reporting, forecasts, and provide analysis to support decision-making.
• Support commercial leadership with key retail partners where required.

Stakeholder Management

• Act as the finance liaison between US operations and the UK-based Global Finance team, ensuring clear communication, alignment, and consistency.
• Build strong relationships with key external partners, including auditors, banks, and advisors.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with operations, supply chain, and commercial teams to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
• Translate complex financial data into actionable recommendations for non-financial stakeholders.
• Support initiatives such as product launches, retail expansions, and promotional campaigns with financial analysis.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• Minimum of 8-10 years of progressive experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, within the beauty, cosmetics, or consumer goods industry.
• Strong background in Beauty and or FMCG, ideally with direct exposure to “Big Box” U.S. retailers (Walmart, Target, Ulta highly advantageous)
• Proven experience in senior finance roles with a commercial focus (e.g., Finance Director, Head of Finance, Commercial Finance Lead)
• Expertise in cash flow management and cost control strategies.
• Familiarity with industry-specific financial systems and software.
• Self-starter who has the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong communication skills, able to influence and challenge senior stakeholders
• Experience managing and developing direct reports