ABOUT THE ROLE
This role is responsible for leading MESHKI's financial management function, ensuring stability, compliance, and sound strategic decision-making as the brand continues to scale globally. You'll partner closely with our Executive Leadership team to shape the financial strategies that underpin our growth, while building and mentoring a high-performing finance team. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who combines commercial acumen with a genuine passion for developing people and processes - someone who sees financial leadership not just as a function, but as a driver of the brand's broader ambitions.
- WHAT YOU'LL BE DOINGLeading MESHKI's end-to-end financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and month-end reporting
- Preparing accurate financial reports and board reporting in line with company standards
- Monitoring cash flow, budgets, and foreign exchange (FX) strategies
- Providing financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making
- Overseeing accounting operations, reconciliations, and the integrity of the Chart of Accounts
- Managing global tax compliance and the company's hedging programme
- Owning the ERP/Finance stack (NetSuite) and driving automation opportunities
- Overseeing payroll management, ensuring compliance with contracts and regulations
- Leading, mentoring, and developing the finance team to foster a high-performance culture
- Engaging with auditors, banks, and regulatory authorities as MESHKI's key financial contact
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BRING
- Proven experience in a senior finance leadership role, ideally within retail, fashion, or DTC
- Strong working knowledge of NetSuite or a comparable ERP/finance system
- Demonstrated experience managing FX exposure and hedging strategies
- A track record of leading and developing high-performing finance teams
- Strong understanding of global tax compliance and payroll regulations
- Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience partnering across Marketing, Operations, and Executive Leadership
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach to process improvement and automation
- CPA/CA qualification (or equivalent)