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L'Oréal Group, the world's leading beauty company, where passion, innovation, and excellence drive everything we do. With over a century of expertise, L'Oréal has redefined the beauty industry, offering a diverse portfolio of iconic brands that inspire and empower millions of consumers worldwide. As a global leader in the dynamic retail world, we are committed to delivering exceptional experiences, setting new standards in customer engagement, and shaping the future of beauty. At L'Oréal, you'll be part of a vibrant community that thrives on creativity, embraces challenges, and celebrates success. Together, we push boundaries, create trends, and redefine what's possible. Are you ready to make an impact and be part of the journey? L'Oréal is looking for a One Luxe Store Manager. You will lead and develop your store team to deliver a world-class consumer experience and exceed Retail Performance Targets for the portfolio of brands in your store. You are an ambitious go-getter who thrives on a challenge, stays ahead of the latest beauty and retail trends, and seizes opportunities to maximize the performance of your store. You are a growth champion, passionate about coaching and developing your team to drive a high-performance and service-driven culture. You will closely monitor the store's performance and implement strong growth plans to ensure the portfolio exceeds targets and grows ahead of the market. As the primary ambassador of L'Oréal Luxe in your store, you will build strong relationships with key stakeholders, such as store and department managers. Scope of the Role As the One Luxe Store Manager, you will oversee a high-volume, prestigious retail environment, managing a large-scale team to ensure operational excellence and premium service. Your leadership remit includes the direct management and development of 3 Assistant Managers and a diverse team of over 20 Beauty Advisors, fostering a collaborative and high-achieving culture across the L'Oréal Luxe portfolio. Key Responsibilities: Lead a World Class Customer Experience Deliver a world class Luxury Service Experience: Ensure through coaching & feedback that the team are delivering exceptional customer service throughout all our brands and touchpoints throughout the store. Embodying Brand Excellence:Act as a L'Oréal Luxe brand ambassador, providing a luxurious customer experience through personalised service and merchandising standards. Product Expertise and Storytelling:Confidently demonstrate products, immerse customers into the brands history, and offer tailored product knowledge, tips, and techniques to meet customer needs, as well as services across our categories & beauty tech offerings. Foster Omni Experiences: through your team Inform new and existing customers about upcoming in-store events, promotions, and brand activations & passionately represent L'Oréal Luxe brands and share your expertise on internal and external social media platforms, adhering to company guidelines. Driving Retail Performance Exceeding Sales Targets:Develop and execute retail plans to achieve and surpass the stores retail targets and KPIs, driving long-term growth and profitability. Proactively identify risks and opportunities to maximize results and ensure sustainable success. Creating Engaging Events:Develop and implement a dynamic annual calendar of events and animations that create memorable customer experiences and generate excitement for L'Oréal Luxe brands to achieve greater growth for your store portfolio. Driving Innovation and New Business:Generate creative ideas and implement innovative strategies to drive new business growth, with a focus on leveraging product launches and brand anniversaries to maximize impact. Cultivating Client Loyalty:Implement strategies to build and maintain a loyal VIP customer base, fostering long-term relationships and driving repeat business. People Management and Development Talent Acquisition:Lead the recruitment and selection process for Beauty Advisors, identifying and attracting top talent to build a high-performing team. Team Onboarding and Training:Lead the onboarding process for new team members, providing comprehensive training that immerses them in the L'Oréal Luxe brand portfolio and sets them up for success. Drive continuous development to enhance individual performance and maximize team effectiveness. Performance Monitoring and Feedback:Provide regular coaching and timely feedback on team productivity, service levels, product knowledge, and selling skills, recognizing achievements and identifying areas for improvement. Performance Management:Actively track team performance, identify underperformance, and implement effective strategies to address and improve results. Employee Relations:Address and resolve HR issues within the team, ensuring a positive and productive work environment. Operational Excellence Operational Excellence Maintaining Counter Standards:Ensure all Brand VM guidelines are implemented & embody the Luxury retail environment. Uphold the highest standards of hygiene and housekeeping, ensuring a clean, organized, and inviting counter environment. Teamwork and Training:Actively participate in team efforts and complete all required training programs to maintain up-to-date product knowledge and brand expertise. Administrative Responsibilities:Diligently complete daily and weekly administrative tasks, both online and offline, using designated platforms (Tamigo/One Retail). Stock & Operations: Ensure adequate stock levels are maintained & good level of stock in trade of top performing SKU, as well as tester & PLV management DELIVERABLES/OUTCOMES Achievement of Retail Targets Exceptional consumer experience Engaged High performance Team Development of Team KEY SKILLS: Retail Acumen People Management Stakeholder Management Coaching Operational Skills & Management KEY STAKEHOLDERS: Benefits and Rewards - Be Rewarded, Be Valued, Be L'Oréal Join L'Oréal Luxe and enjoy a comprehensive rewards package designed to recognize your contributions and support your well being: Competitive Compensation:Earn a competitive salary and a rewarding commission scheme that allows you to directly benefit from your success. Exclusive Product Perks:Enjoy access to an incredible selection of products from over 35 renowned L'Oréal brands at our exclusive staff shop. Generous Time Off:Recharge and refresh with 30 days of holiday, inclusive of bank holidays. Health and Wellness Benefits:Take advantage of discounted dental insurance and access additional support resources for mental health and financial well being. Referral Bonus Program:Share the L'Oréal Luxe experience and earn bonuses by referring talented individuals to join our team. Sustainability Initiatives:Be a part of something bigger. Join a company committed to sustainability and making a positive impact on the world through our L'Oréal for the Future initiatives. At L'Oréal, we take pride in creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment where everyone is welcome, and their contributions are valued. When we recruit, hire, train, promote or engage in any other employment practice, we are committed to being an inclusive employer regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, socioeconomic status, medical condition or disability, or any other protected status. When we look for talent, we welcome difference - different backgrounds, experiences, personalities, and perspectives. The beauty we find in our differences gives us the freedom to go beyond. That's the beauty of L'Oréal. You can apply to up to three jobs within a rolling 30-day window. You cannot withdraw your application once you applied, so please make sure to choose a job that matches your dreams. Please visit "Your Application Space" to see the jobs you have already applied to. Please don't create another account with a different email. If you do so, your account might be merged and your application record will be deleted.

About Unity Advisory Unity Advisory is a pure-play, experience-led CFO advisory firm providing integrated finance, commercial, tax and deals support. We are free from audit conflicts and AI-enabled by design, combining deep technical expertise with automation, analytics and AI built into the delivery of every engagement. We are building an alternative to traditional advisory firms, focused on clarity over complexity, outcomes over hours, and practical advice delivered at pace for CFOs making high-consequence decisions. The Role Valuations are central to the PE and mid-market agenda. Transactions, growth, incentivisation and exits all rely on clear, defensible advice, and we are looking for either a full or part time Director to lead this function. At Unity, you will help shape that capability within a firm built to operate differently. You will work closely with senior decision-makers, influence how we take valuations to market and play a visible role in building the practice as we scale. Partner-led. Technology-powered. Focused on high-impact advisory. Responsibilities Lead tax and transaction valuation engagements across compliance, reporting and restructuring. Deliver and review UK tax compliance valuations, including: Share-based payments and employment-related securities (management incentive plans, growth shares and hurdle modelling, restricted securities and discount analysis, valuations for reporting and clearance processes). Capital gains and inheritance tax (market value for private company shares, minority discounts and control premiums, valuations of goodwill and other intangibles, trusts and estate planning). Stamp taxes (market value analysis for share transfers and consideration allocation in complex transactions). Support transactions and corporate restructurings, including purchase price allocation and tax basis step-ups (fair value of tangible and intangible assets, tax amortisation benefit modelling, deferred tax impacts). Value intangible assets, including brand, technology and customer-related intangibles, with support for IP migration or centralisation and exit charge modelling. Provide valuation support for corporate reorganisations (demergers, hive-downs, group restructurings, capital reductions and share reorganisations), including cross-border structuring. Advise on transfer pricing and international tax valuation matters, including DEMPE analyses, hard-to-value intangibles, intercompany financing (interest rate benchmarking, guarantees and financial instruments, convertibles and hybrid features), and profit split and residual valuation models. Manage contentious and dispute work, including HMRC enquiries and negotiations (defence of valuations, technical position papers, settlement and negotiation modelling) and litigation support (independent expert reports, shareholder disputes and tax tribunal evidence). Act as a trusted adviser to CFOs and PE sponsors. Contribute to winning work and growing the practice. Work with our tech and product teams to embed smarter, AI-enabled delivery. What you'll bring 8 to 12 plus years in valuations or deals, with strong PE and mid-market exposure. Proven experience preparing and reviewing tax valuations of unquoted shares and business assets. Confidence dealing with HMRC and defending technical positions. Strong commercial judgement and client presence. Experience leading teams and taking ownership of outcomes. Interest in using technology and AI to improve quality and efficiency. What you'll get from us We are partner-led, commercially minded and building differently. If you want more ownership, more visibility and a real say in how a valuations practice is shaped, this is the point to step in. Working at Unity Advisory We offer a truly hybrid and flexible working environment and the opportunity to be at the forefront of AI-driven advisory services. You'll be part of a highly collaborative, flat-structured culture, empowered to contribute to the way we scale our business and support our clients. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-growing firm and accelerate your career in professional services. Additional Information At Unity Advisory, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. In line with the Equality Act 2010, we will accommodate any suitable candidate requiring assistance to attend or conduct an interview. If you need any adjustments or support, please let us know when either scheduling your interview or in your application cover letter. We are dedicated to ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to succeed and are here to support you throughout the process. PLEASE NOTE: We do not accept unsolicited CVs from third-party agencies.

Director, Corporate Development Department: Business Operations Employment Type: Full Time Location: London Reporting To: Richard Caruso Description Join us for a bright future Discover where your talent fits best at ALM! Our network of more than 450+ employees globally is united by a shared understanding that the work we do makes a direct impact on the success of our customers and audiences. Our collaborative environment provides a vast amount of opportunities for career development. Our goal is to hire industry's top talent, offer growth opportunities and provide a fulfilling working environment. Here at ALM, we are a customer-focused and market-driven company dedicated to the success of the customers we serve with our information products and marketing services and events. Across ALM, our teams deliver premium content to professionals in the legal, finance, real estate and insurance industries. We promote and value innovation and an entrepreneurial spirit. We believe that integrity must be at the heart of everything we do. We foster an environment of trust and teamwork and believe that employee empowerment drives our progress and success as a business. We insist on quality and continuous improvement in all that we do. We have a winning attitude and seek to celebrate all of our successes big and small. ALM / Law Business Research ALM / Law Business Research is seeking a Director, Corporate Development, to support M&A and strategic investments across a global, tech-enabled legal information and events platform. Reporting to the Chief Strategy Officer, this role will combine rigorous market and financial analysis, structured problem solving, and cross functional leadership to shape and execute the company's long term strategy. ALM / Law Business Research is a leading, technology enabled information services and events company serving the global legal industry with news, data, analytics, and performance insights. The combined business operates globally with a broad portfolio of subscription information products, proprietary data sets, workflow tools, and premium events serving law firms, in house counsel, and adjacent professional services segments. Key Responsibilities Lead and support development of the corporate and inorganic growth roadmap through market research, target mapping, and analysis of trends across legal information, data/analytics, workflow tools, and events. Build and maintain detailed profiles and financial summaries for priority markets, strategic opportunities, and potential acquisition or partnership targets, including preliminary valuation and strategic fit assessments. Support and, where appropriate, lead workstreams in end to end deal execution: financial modeling, valuation scenarios, due diligence coordination, and preparation of transaction documentation in partnership with the CSO and finance team. Develop clear, well structured materials (strategy narratives, investment memos, presentations) for executive leadership and the Board related to corporate strategy, M&A pipeline, and key strategic initiatives. Partner closely with product, commercial, finance, technology, and operations leaders to build business cases, size opportunities, estimate synergies, shape integration plans, and track post close or post launch performance against strategic theses. Conduct competitive and market landscape analyses to inform build-buy-partner recommendations and to refine perspectives on priority customer segments, geographies, and themes. Establish and maintain a structured view of the external ecosystem (competitors, disruptors, adjacent markets) and translate insights into actionable recommendations for product, go to market, and corporate development. Cultivate and maintain relationships with bankers, advisors, and target companies in coordination with senior corporate development and strategy leaders. Contribute to and help facilitate the annual and multi year strategic planning process, including objective setting, KPI definition, and progress tracking. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise 5+ years of experience in strategy consulting, investment banking, transaction advisory, private equity, and/or corporate strategy/development, ideally focused on information services, software, or other B2B recurring revenue businesses. Demonstrated experience contributing to or leading end to end M&A or strategic transaction processes, including financial modelling, valuation, due diligence, and preparation of executive or investment committee materials. Strong analytical and financial skills, with the ability to build robust models, synthesize complex quantitative and qualitative data, and translate insights into clear, actionable recommendations for non financial stakeholders. Strategic and commercially minded, with exposure to market landscaping, growth strategy, pricing, and/or go to market topics for digital or information led businesses. Highly organized and detail oriented, with a track record of managing multiple concurrent projects and stakeholders in a fast paced, global environment. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to structure complex problems, craft compelling narratives, and collaborate effectively across editorial, product, technology, finance, and commercial teams. Comfortable operating with a mix of autonomy and collaboration, with a proactive, resourceful, and low ego working style. Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (e.g., MBA) is a plus but not required with relevant experience. Benefits Our people are our most valuable asset, as such, we offer a wide range of benefits to help ensure that all are supported: Start of employment: Eye care Employee Assistance Programme A day off for your birthday After 3 months employment: Pension (4% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution) After 4 months employment: Life assurance After probation: Cycle to work scheme Season ticket loan £350 annual wellbeing allowance to contribute to gym memberships or fitness classes Puregym access Perks at work platform access After 1 year service: Private healthcare Additional Perks: Company socials Access to Employee Affinity Networks Mentoring scheme Volunteering Day Mortgage Advice Work from anywhere (2 weeks) Generous parental leave We are committed to making our organisation an inclusive, respectful & engaging place to work with a culture shaped by our core values that promote equality, collaboration & respect in everything we do. We are proud to be part of the Disability Confident Scheme, meaning we are committed to being inclusive and accessible, which starts with our application and recruitment process. If you do require any reasonable adjustments to be made, please let us know as part of our application page. At Law Business Research, we believe in the power of growth and the importance of nurturing talent. We have learned that building the right team delivers extraordinary results. Our fast paced journey to becoming a global technology driven information service provider has been built upon the values we hold close: rewarding excellence, providing meaningful work on our leading brands, and fostering an inclusive environment that is diverse, connected, and supportive. By doing this, we have grown together and achieved global success. Join us and be a part of a journey where your contributions are valued, your impact is significant, and your growth is our priority.

From Finance Manager to CFO: The Skills that Redefine the Modern Finance Career Path 8 min read October 4, 2025 Introduction Reaching the Chief Financial Officer level remains one of the most visible milestones in a finance career. Yet the path from Finance Manager to CFO is rarely linear. What was once an upward move through accounting and reporting roles has evolved into a broader journey-one that requires fluency in strategy, valuation, governance, and commercial leadership. In today's finance functions, technical skill is essential but no longer sufficient. The modern CFO operates at the intersection of finance, strategy, and business transformation. Over the past decade, the expectations of finance leaders have shifted dramatically. Digitalisation, private capital growth, and cross-border competition have expanded the CFO's remit from stewarding financial statements to shaping corporate direction. Whether in listed companies, venture backed scale ups, or private equity portfolio firms, employers increasingly seek leaders who can connect operational performance with shareholder value. This structural change is redefining both career trajectories and the learning pathways professionals choose along the way. The Career Path: From Finance Manager to CFO Most professionals begin their senior finance journey in controllership, management reporting, or FP&A. The Finance Manager role typically consolidates technical oversight-accounting & financial reporting, forecasting, and compliance-while introducing the first layers of strategic exposure. Progression to Finance Director or Head of FP&A demands a shift toward business partnering. This implies aligning financial data with operational decisions, managing cross functional teams, and guiding capital allocation. These middle senior positions often mark the transition from pure analysis to influence in decision making. At the upper end of the ladder, the Group Controller or CFO role brings together three dimensions of leadership: strategic foresight, governance responsibility, and stakeholder communication. The CFO becomes both an internal advisor to the CEO and a public face to investors, boards, and lenders. Working at a PE or VC Backed Company or Startup In many private equity or venture capital backed companies, the VP Finance role often represents the highest level of financial and operational leadership before a formal finance department is fully established. At this stage, a deep understanding of how private equity operates and how governance frameworks function becomes essential. The VP Finance acts as the bridge between investors and founders-ensuring transparency, financial discipline, and accountability while supporting growth objectives and capital efficiency. In the most competitive markets-London, Paris, Milan, and Madrid-median compensation reflects this blend of accountability and strategic scope. Salaries typically rise from the mid 50k range at Finance Manager level to above £120k or €120k at the CFO level, with bonuses frequently adding 15-25 percent. The salary gap signals more than seniority; it represents the premium on business judgement and boardroom literacy. Each step on the salary ladder is associated with a distinct skill profile. Skills that Drive the Transition Advancing from Finance Manager to CFO requires mastery of both the science and the art of finance leadership. Analysis of senior level job descriptions across the UK and continental Europe reveals five recurring domains of expertise that consistently appear in high earning roles: Corporate Finance: Understanding capital structure, cost of capital, and investment appraisal is now fundamental. CFOs are expected to evaluate projects through NPV, IRR, and scenario analysis, integrating these insights into strategy rather than treating them as compliance exercises. Business Valuation: The ability to value companies, divisions, and strategic options underpins decision making in M&A and fundraising. Whether through discounted cash flow, comparables, or transaction multiples, valuation fluency signals boardroom readiness. Corporate Governance: Boards demand finance leaders who understand oversight frameworks, director duties, and audit committee dynamics. Governance knowledge is increasingly vital as CFOs become custodians of transparency and ethical decision making. Private Equity and Venture Capital Exposure: Many modern CFOs operate within PE backed or VC backed structures. Familiarity with investor reporting, capital calls, and exit strategies differentiates candidates capable of engaging private capital stakeholders. Mergers and Acquisitions: Strategic growth through acquisitions is common across Europe's mid market. Experience managing due diligence, synergy assessment, and post deal integration enhances a finance leader's credibility. Developing these skills systematically is what transforms financial managers into strategic partners. As many executives acknowledge, finance today is no longer just about slicing and dicing excels to present a P&L - which nowadays, thanks to advanced tools and business intelligence these are almost automated - it is more about direction and understanding of market dynamics. Valuefinex, provider of fractional CFO services in the UK and Europe said, "our fractional CFOs support private equity backed and Series A+ companies, where the role typically requires senior finance leaders to prioritise in the short term, the streamlining of the processes, enhancing information flow, and reducing back office manual and repetitive workload. The goal is to redirect those hours toward greater involvement in the commercial and strategic aspects of finance in the mid and long term." This convergence creates both opportunity and pressure. The route to CFO can accelerate for those who deliberately acquire cross functional exposure-leading system implementations, managing investor relations, or contributing to board committees. Conversely, remaining confined to traditional and routine financial control may limit career mobility. Strategic literacy-understanding how to interpret valuation drivers, evaluate capital structure decisions, and communicate governance implications-is increasingly recognised as a key differentiator for leadership succession. Finance professionals who can connect analytical insight with strategic context stand out as future CFOs. The Two Clear Paths to the CFO Role Many finance professionals aspire to reach the CFO level but often find themselves constrained by traditional, reporting driven roles. The challenge is not competence, it is exposure. Without deliberate development of strategic, commercial, and governance related skills, progression can plateau. In active markets such as London, where private equity and venture backed companies represent an important share of hiring, two main routes have emerged for professionals aiming to accelerate their trajectory. The first is to acquire the five core strategic competencies-corporate finance, business valuation, corporate governance, private equity or venture capital exposure, and M&A-through focused executive programmes designed to build decision level capability. The second is to pursue a more entrepreneurial route by taking on fractional CFO or interim finance leadership roles, a fast growing segment driven by high growth and PE backed companies seeking experienced guidance on finance and governance matters. Fractional CFO roles, in particular, are reshaping how senior finance expertise is deployed. These positions place leaders at the centre of dynamic, scaling businesses where every process improvement and strategic decision can multiply enterprise value. Companies in this space are not merely looking for financial reporting or complex Excel workbooks -they seek experienced finance leaders who can bring structure, discipline, and foresight to fast growing teams. The role often involves setting standards that allow the organisation to scale efficiently while maintaining control over risk, governance, and cash flow visibility. Equally important is the ability to act as a genuine business partner to the founding team and executive leadership-working cross functionally to align operations, finance, and strategy toward the next valuation milestone or growth target. Startup funding rarely happens all at once, instead it progresses through distinct stages as the business matures. Each funding round introduces new investors, ideally higher valuations, and increasingly formal expectations around governance and reporting. At each stage, the CFO plays a pivotal role in bridging investor confidence with operational reality, ensuring the company remains both growth oriented and well controlled. At CLFI, we deliver the first online executive programme in Corporate Finance, Valuation & Governance, with exclusive modules on Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions-topics traditionally reserved for top tier business schools and often accessible only through employer sponsorship. Today, as brand prestige becomes less decisive than demonstrable competence, accessible and high quality executive education provides a direct bridge to boardroom readiness. The Executive Certificate in Corporate Finance, Valuation & Governance delivers a full business school standard curriculum through flexible, self paced modules. It covers five integrated courses - Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Corporate Governance, Private Equity, . click apply for full job details

From Finance Manager to CFO: The Skills that Redefine the Modern Finance Career Path 8 min read October 4, 2025 Introduction Reaching the Chief Financial Officer level remains one of the most visible milestones in a finance career. Yet the path from Finance Manager to CFO is rarely linear. What was once an upward move through accounting and reporting roles has evolved into a broader journey-one that requires fluency in strategy, valuation, governance, and commercial leadership. In today's finance functions, technical skill is essential but no longer sufficient. The modern CFO operates at the intersection of finance, strategy, and business transformation. Over the past decade, the expectations of finance leaders have shifted dramatically. Digitalisation, private capital growth, and cross-border competition have expanded the CFO's remit from stewarding financial statements to shaping corporate direction. Whether in listed companies, venture backed scale ups, or private equity portfolio firms, employers increasingly seek leaders who can connect operational performance with shareholder value. This structural change is redefining both career trajectories and the learning pathways professionals choose along the way. The Career Path: From Finance Manager to CFO Most professionals begin their senior finance journey in controllership, management reporting, or FP&A. The Finance Manager role typically consolidates technical oversight-accounting & financial reporting, forecasting, and compliance-while introducing the first layers of strategic exposure. Progression to Finance Director or Head of FP&A demands a shift toward business partnering. This implies aligning financial data with operational decisions, managing cross functional teams, and guiding capital allocation. These middle senior positions often mark the transition from pure analysis to influence in decision making. At the upper end of the ladder, the Group Controller or CFO role brings together three dimensions of leadership: strategic foresight, governance responsibility, and stakeholder communication. The CFO becomes both an internal advisor to the CEO and a public face to investors, boards, and lenders. Working at a PE or VC Backed Company or Startup In many private equity or venture capital backed companies, the VP Finance role often represents the highest level of financial and operational leadership before a formal finance department is fully established. At this stage, a deep understanding of how private equity operates and how governance frameworks function becomes essential. The VP Finance acts as the bridge between investors and founders-ensuring transparency, financial discipline, and accountability while supporting growth objectives and capital efficiency. In the most competitive markets-London, Paris, Milan, and Madrid-median compensation reflects this blend of accountability and strategic scope. Salaries typically rise from the mid 50k range at Finance Manager level to above £120k or €120k at the CFO level, with bonuses frequently adding 15-25 percent. The salary gap signals more than seniority; it represents the premium on business judgement and boardroom literacy. Each step on the salary ladder is associated with a distinct skill profile. Skills that Drive the Transition Advancing from Finance Manager to CFO requires mastery of both the science and the art of finance leadership. Analysis of senior level job descriptions across the UK and continental Europe reveals five recurring domains of expertise that consistently appear in high earning roles: Corporate Finance: Understanding capital structure, cost of capital, and investment appraisal is now fundamental. CFOs are expected to evaluate projects through NPV, IRR, and scenario analysis, integrating these insights into strategy rather than treating them as compliance exercises. Business Valuation: The ability to value companies, divisions, and strategic options underpins decision making in M&A and fundraising. Whether through discounted cash flow, comparables, or transaction multiples, valuation fluency signals boardroom readiness. Corporate Governance: Boards demand finance leaders who understand oversight frameworks, director duties, and audit committee dynamics. Governance knowledge is increasingly vital as CFOs become custodians of transparency and ethical decision making. Private Equity and Venture Capital Exposure: Many modern CFOs operate within PE backed or VC backed structures. Familiarity with investor reporting, capital calls, and exit strategies differentiates candidates capable of engaging private capital stakeholders. Mergers and Acquisitions: Strategic growth through acquisitions is common across Europe's mid market. Experience managing due diligence, synergy assessment, and post deal integration enhances a finance leader's credibility. Developing these skills systematically is what transforms financial managers into strategic partners. As many executives acknowledge, finance today is no longer just about slicing and dicing excels to present a P&L - which nowadays, thanks to advanced tools and business intelligence these are almost automated - it is more about direction and understanding of market dynamics. Valuefinex, provider of fractional CFO services in the UK and Europe said, "our fractional CFOs support private equity backed and Series A+ companies, where the role typically requires senior finance leaders to prioritise in the short term, the streamlining of the processes, enhancing information flow, and reducing back office manual and repetitive workload. The goal is to redirect those hours toward greater involvement in the commercial and strategic aspects of finance in the mid and long term." This convergence creates both opportunity and pressure. The route to CFO can accelerate for those who deliberately acquire cross functional exposure-leading system implementations, managing investor relations, or contributing to board committees. Conversely, remaining confined to traditional and routine financial control may limit career mobility. Strategic literacy-understanding how to interpret valuation drivers, evaluate capital structure decisions, and communicate governance implications-is increasingly recognised as a key differentiator for leadership succession. Finance professionals who can connect analytical insight with strategic context stand out as future CFOs. The Two Clear Paths to the CFO Role Many finance professionals aspire to reach the CFO level but often find themselves constrained by traditional, reporting driven roles. The challenge is not competence, it is exposure. Without deliberate development of strategic, commercial, and governance related skills, progression can plateau. In active markets such as London, where private equity and venture backed companies represent an important share of hiring, two main routes have emerged for professionals aiming to accelerate their trajectory. The first is to acquire the five core strategic competencies-corporate finance, business valuation, corporate governance, private equity or venture capital exposure, and M&A-through focused executive programmes designed to build decision level capability. The second is to pursue a more entrepreneurial route by taking on fractional CFO or interim finance leadership roles, a fast growing segment driven by high growth and PE backed companies seeking experienced guidance on finance and governance matters. Fractional CFO roles, in particular, are reshaping how senior finance expertise is deployed. These positions place leaders at the centre of dynamic, scaling businesses where every process improvement and strategic decision can multiply enterprise value. Companies in this space are not merely looking for financial reporting or complex Excel workbooks -they seek experienced finance leaders who can bring structure, discipline, and foresight to fast growing teams. The role often involves setting standards that allow the organisation to scale efficiently while maintaining control over risk, governance, and cash flow visibility. Equally important is the ability to act as a genuine business partner to the founding team and executive leadership-working cross functionally to align operations, finance, and strategy toward the next valuation milestone or growth target. Startup funding rarely happens all at once, instead it progresses through distinct stages as the business matures. Each funding round introduces new investors, ideally higher valuations, and increasingly formal expectations around governance and reporting. At each stage, the CFO plays a pivotal role in bridging investor confidence with operational reality, ensuring the company remains both growth oriented and well controlled. At CLFI, we deliver the first online executive programme in Corporate Finance, Valuation & Governance, with exclusive modules on Private Equity and Mergers & Acquisitions-topics traditionally reserved for top tier business schools and often accessible only through employer sponsorship. Today, as brand prestige becomes less decisive than demonstrable competence, accessible and high quality executive education provides a direct bridge to boardroom readiness. The Executive Certificate in Corporate Finance, Valuation & Governance delivers a full business school standard curriculum through flexible, self paced modules. It covers five integrated courses - Corporate Finance, Business Valuation, Corporate Governance, Private Equity, . click apply for full job details

Assistant Operations Manager page is loaded Assistant Operations Managerremote type: On-sitelocations: London, GBRtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: REQ496951 JLL empowers you to shape a brighter way .Our people at JLL are shaping the future of real estate for a better world by combining world class services, advisory and technology for our clients. We are committed to hiring the best, most talented people and empowering them to thrive, grow meaningful careers and to find a place where they belong. Whether you've got deep experience in commercial real estate, skilled trades or technology, or you're looking to apply your relevant experience to a new industry, join our team as we help shape a brighter way forward. Assistant Operations Manager Reporting to the Senior Operations Manager and taking direction from the 40 Leadenhall Leadership Team. What this job involves: To support the efficient, safe, and customer-focused operation of a large, multi-tenanted high-rise office building. The role ensures seamless day-to-day operations, high standards of service delivery, and full compliance with statutory and safety requirements, while maintaining a premium experience for customers, client and stakeholders. Building Operations Support the day-to-day management of all soft services operations, including front of house, security and housekeeping. Maintain and update building guides as and when required. Customer & Occupier Management Act as a point of contact for customer operational queries Support the operations team in occupier meetings including minute taking. Coordinate with occupiers to minimise disruption during maintenance or major works Deliver a high level of customer service in a multi-tenant environment Service Partner Management Build and maintain strong working relationships with service partners, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture Ensure all service partners are compliant with site procedures including RAMS, permits to work, and health & safety standards Support & monitor service partners performance against KPIs and SLAs Lead and facilitate weekly operational huddles with all service partners to review priorities and upcoming works Health, Safety & Compliance Conduct regular inspections of common areas Organise & arrange for necessary risk assessments, statutory inspections to be carried out Ensure accurate documentation and reporting from all service partners Monitor & update H&S management platform, including closing down H&S actions in a timely manner Financial & Reporting Assist in managing operational budgets and service charge expenditure Support financial reporting and variance analysis Assist with client reporting preparation Sustainability & ESG Support sustainability initiatives such as energy efficiency, waste reduction, and carbon reporting Assist in achieving and maintaining certifications (e.g., BREEAM, NABERS UK)This job description sets out key elements and responsibilities of the role, but it is not intended to be exhaustive and does not constitute a contractual document. 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