Founded in 1993, Quiz is a dynamic fashion retail group that focuses on delivering catwalk style looks and all the latest trends at value for money prices. Quiz has over 150 stores and concessions in most of the major shopping centres and high streets across the UK. With over 30 franchises across the Middle East and growing operations in the USA, the Quiz brand has also grown worldwide. The company has revenues of over £80m per annum and more than 1000 employees in the UK alone.
The Group has a clear strategy to achieve long-term profitable growth by expanding the presence of the Quiz brand across the Group’s omni-channel distribution model. The Group continues to focus on achieving its online growth potential through its own website, which has historically generated a higher contribution than revenues from third party websites, supported by a growing store and concession portfolio.
The current CFO is stepping down next year and the business is looking to appoint a senior finance professional with a dynamic, energetic and ambitious approach. The CFO is responsible for leading the Finance function and will play a key part in supporting the CEO in delivering commercial success. In addition, the CFO will be Company Secretary for the Company. A Board appointment of a FTSE AIM listed entity, this represents an attractive opportunity for an exceptional candidate to join an established business to help lead the turnaround in financial performance.
This role will suit a highly motivated senior finance professional; someone who is a self-starter, driven by the growth and the challenge that this role presents. The successful candidate will be someone who commands respect and can operate effectively across all levels of the business. They will also be able to influence at all levels, both internally and externally and work with a high degree of autonomy, multitasking and offering both support and challenge in equal measures.
While the technical expertise required to ensure success is incredibly important, the position also demands a CFO who is hugely capable and energetic, and embraces innovation in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. It is preferable that the individual will have experience in and understanding of a family business environment.
Applications are welcomed from qualified accountants who possess strong experience in strategic finance roles and, ideally, have a background in multi-site retail / consumer, or e-commerce businesses. Previous PLC experience would be advantageous but is not essential.
If you are interested in finding out more about this role, please reach out to Mark Lewis at marklewis@livingstonjames.com. All third-party or direct approaches to Quiz will be redirected to Livingston James for inclusion in the process.
Quiz is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status or pregnancy and maternity.
