Consumer

Specialists in placing CFOs and senior Finance professionals across the Consumer sector.

Consumer Recruitment Specialists

Pearse Professionals specialises in CFO and senior finance recruitment for high growth Consumer brands across Retail, Hospitality, Food & Beverage, Media and other customer facing sectors across Europe.

We work closely with Pearse Partners’ private equity and venture capital clients to support their portfolio companies with strategic, senior finance talent, placing proven leaders into both permanent and interim roles.

From founder led start-ups to scaling consumer businesses, we understand the commercial and operational challenges that define this sector. Whether you're hiring your first Finance Director or building out a full finance leadership team, we deliver experienced professionals who drive performance and unlock value.

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  • "I had an excellent experience working with Krupali. She provided consistent support throughout the entire process, including practice interviews and detailed preparation guidance, which were invaluable in helping me feel confident at every stage. Her communication was clear, proactive, and timely, ensuring the process moved forward without delay. Thanks to her professionalism and dedication, I was able to secure a great role."

    Finance Director

  • I’ve worked with several recruiters, but Krupali stood out for her responsiveness, transparency and human touch. Even before we were working on a specific role, Krupali took the time to connect me with industry contacts and share valuable market insights. That kind of support is rare and shows she genuinely cares about people’s careers, not just placements.

    Senior Commercial Finance Manager

  • "Krupali has been by far one of the best recruiters I worked with. Her support, communication and assistant through the process was excellent, she's super knowledgeable in her field. If you have the luck of working with her, you are in great hands."

    Finance and Accounting Commercial Manager

  • “It is my pleasure to work with Pearse Professionals, especially with Joe Rudkin, who consistently goes above and beyond in his efforts! His dedication and professionalism have made our collaboration truly enjoyable and productive.”

    Interim CFO

  • "Very professional interaction with the team and they managed a challenging interim engagement very well. With clear guidance and advice on the process. Highly recommended."

    Financial Controller


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Roles we recruit for

On both a permanent and interim basis

  • We specialise in placing experienced CFOs and Portfolio CFOs into high growth consumer businesses. We support both interim and permanent CFO / Portfolio CFO hires across the consumer finance sector.

  • We recruit senior finance leaders who provide control, clarity, and commercial oversight across consumer businesses. We support both interim and permanent Head of Finance, Director, or VP hires across the consumer finance sector.

  • We place top tier Financial Controllers and reporting specialists into high growth consumer businesses, including VC and PE-backed brands. Our candidates bring expertise in financial reporting, controls, audit, and budgeting. We support both permanent and interim hiring across the consumer finance function.

  • We place senior commercial finance and FP&A leaders who bring strategic insight to consumer businesses. We support both interim and permanent Commercial Finance / FP&A hires across the consumer finance sector.

  • We recruit senior leaders to drive strategy, transformation, and change across consumer platforms. Whether delivering post deal integration, scaling operations, or leading digital transformation, we connect businesses with talent that delivers measurable impact in private equity-backed environments. We support both interim and permanent Strategy & Transformation hires across the consumer finance sector.

  • We recruit senior Tax and Treasury professionals for high growth consumer brands, including VC and PE-backed businesses. Our candidates bring expertise across corporate tax, indirect tax, cash flow management, and funding strategy. We support both interim and permanent hires across the consumer finance landscape.

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Latest Consumer Opportunities

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Senior Finance Manager - Finance Transformation

An international multi-site retailer is embarking on an exciting, comprehensive multi-year global finance transformation project. They are looking for a Senior Finance Manager based in London UK, to support the Finance Director on the overall delivery of the programme.

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Business Analyst

A PE backed retail business is undergoing a multi-year digital first transformation and are looking for a Business Analyst to join their team on a remote basis. The role focuses on processes, requirements, customer journeys, and change enablement, working closely with digital and transformation leadership.

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Finance Manager

Our client is a long established retail brand known for delivering high quality products and exceptional customer experience. They are looking for a Finance Manager to be responsible for delivering accurate financial, cost and management accounting information, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements.

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Consumer Insights

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How do I Transition from Finance Director to CFO in a PE-Backed Business?
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How do I Transition from Finance Director to CFO in a PE-Backed Business?
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What are Private Equity investors looking for in a CFO? What experience should Finance Directors focus on? How can Finance Directors demonstrate CFO readiness? In our latest article, Pearse Professionals addresses the questions we hear most often from Finance Directors looking to make the move into a CFO role within a PE-backed business.

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Considering a Private Equity CFO Role? Your Questions Answered
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Considering a Private Equity CFO Role? Your Questions Answered
Fintech & Financial Services, Technology, Infrastructure & Renewable Energy, Consumer

For many senior finance leaders, a move into a private equity-backed business can be one of the most rewarding steps in their career. We asked our team to answer some of the most common questions we hear from CFOs and Finance Directors considering a move into private equity.

Fintech & Financial Services, Technology, Infrastructure & Renewable Energy, Consumer
5 Signs Your Portfolio Company Needs an Interim CFO
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5 Signs Your Portfolio Company Needs an Interim CFO
Fintech & Financial Services, Technology, Infrastructure & Renewable Energy, Consumer

For PE and VC backed businesses, finance leadership needs can shift quickly during periods of growth, transformation or transaction activity. An Interim CFO can provide immediate strategic support and stability without the lead time of a permanent hire. Here are five signs your portfolio company may benefit from one.

Fintech & Financial Services, Technology, Infrastructure & Renewable Energy, Consumer
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Meet the Team

Joe Rudkin
Head of Pearse Professionals

Krupali Gore Consumer & Product Recruitment Consultant

Krupali Gore
Senior Consultant

David Chancellor
Business Director

Will Sharples
Principal Consultant - Interim

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