GVA Search is excited to collaborate with a fast-growing Beauty & Cosmetics company located in central London. They are seeking a strategic and commercially astute Head of Finance who is fluent in French to oversee their financial operations and guide their financial strategy.
Key Responsibilities include:
The successful candidate will have the ability to operate in a dynamic and fast-paced environment and have the desire to drive improvements in the end-to-end financial accounting and reporting process. You will need to be highly numerate with an eye for detail with a professional and collaborative approach to achieve set deadlines, with a ‘roll up sleeves’ to get the job done attitude.
The ideal candidate would be ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified (or equivalent), with a strong ability to manage and motivate a high-performing finance function. You should have strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, along with a thorough understanding of corporate finance and accounting principles. Fluency in French is essential for this position.
GVA Search – Specialist Finance & Procurement Recruitment Across Hampshire & London
GVA Search is an independent, specialist Finance and Procurement recruitment boutique operating across Hampshire and London. We partner with a broad range of businesses, from dynamic SMEs to large-scale corporates, across multiple industries including consumer goods, retail, healthcare, technology, professional services, and more.
We represent a diverse portfolio of highly skilled professionals who are committed to delivering excellence across finance and procurement disciplines. Our focus is on building long-term partnerships with both clients and candidates, enabling us to deliver a consistently high standard of recruitment support tailored to your specific needs.
Our full 360° recruitment service is consultative, data-driven, and relationship-led. Whether it's sourcing permanent, interim, or project-based talent, we take the time to understand your business objectives and culture, ensuring we introduce the right people, not just the right CVs.
We combine cutting-edge recruitment technology with a proactive headhunting approach to engage high-calibre candidates, including those not actively seeking a move. By investing time in understanding each individual and organisation, we’re able to offer a truly personalised experience and deliver meaningful results.
Our Values:
At GVA Search, we operate with professionalism, honesty, and passion for what we do. Our values are the foundation of how we work and how we build enduring relationships:
• Integrity – Doing the right thing, always
• Partnership – Building relationships, not transactions
• Transparency – Honest communication and tailored advice
• Excellence – Delivering results with care and precision
