Building high-performing finance teams across the consumer sector
How Consumer Additions is building high-performing finance teams
Whether it’s a fast-growing start-up expanding into new markets, an established hospitality group navigating industry challenges, or a premium entertainment brand looking to optimise financial planning, hiring the right finance talent is critical.
Consumer Additions, a recruitment firm specialising in finance roles across consumer industries, has helped businesses secure the right people for their finance teams, enabling them to thrive in competitive and evolving markets.
By working closely with brands like VUE International, R.A.D®, Imbiba Private Equity, and Davy’s of London, Consumer Additions has successfully placed finance professionals in roles ranging from Finance Directors to FP&A Analysts and Management Accountants. Through a combination of proactive headhunting, tailored recruitment strategies, and market expertise, the firm has played a crucial role in building high-performing finance teams across multiple consumer businesses.
Here’s how Consumer Additions has helped brands strengthen their finance functions, optimise financial planning, and support their long-term success.
VUE International: Strengthening Financial Strategy Across a Global Entertainment Brand
VUE International is one of the world’s leading cinema operators, managing a portfolio of premium entertainment brands across eight countries, 226 sites, and nearly 2,000 screens. With over 90 locations in the UK alone, the company is a major player in the cinema industry, continually evolving to stay competitive in a fast-changing market.
The Challenge
As VUE expanded its global operations, it recognised the need to strengthen its finance team to support growth, financial planning, and operational efficiency. The company required multiple finance hires to manage strategic and analytical functions at both group and regional levels.
The Solution
Consumer Additions partnered with VUE to identify and recruit key finance professionals who could drive financial strategy and support business decision-making. The firm successfully placed a Finance Director (UK & Ireland) to oversee financial operations in these key markets, ensuring that the business remained financially agile.
In addition, Consumer Additions recruited an Interim FP&A Analyst, who played a crucial role in providing financial insights and analysis during a critical period of transition. To further enhance financial planning at the global level, the firm also secured a Group FP&A professional, who focused on long-term financial forecasting and strategic planning across VUE’s international markets.
The Result
By strengthening its finance team with experienced professionals, VUE has been able to optimise financial planning, enhance decision-making, and ensure operational efficiency across multiple territories. The hires made through Consumer Additions have helped position the company for continued success in a competitive entertainment landscape.
R.A.D®: Building a Scalable Finance Function in a High-Growth Brand
Founded in 2019, R.A.D® (Rally Against Despair) is a high-growth performance footwear brand that has rapidly expanded into apparel and accessories. With a focus on inclusivity, empowerment, and performance, R.A.D® has gained a strong following among fitness enthusiasts, making a significant impact in the sportswear market.
The Challenge
As a fast-growing start-up, R.A.D® needed a strong finance team to support its expansion. However, as a relatively young business, it required professionals who could not only manage financial operations but also adapt to the fast-paced and evolving nature of a start-up environment.
The Solution
Consumer Additions worked closely with R.A.D® to identify finance professionals who could drive efficiency and scalability in the business. The firm successfully placed multiple finance roles, including:
- Account Assistant
- Finance Assistant
- Management Accountant
In addition to finance hires, Consumer Additions also recruited key non-finance roles to support the company’s growth, such as:
- Customer Service Representative
- Social Media Manager
- Creative Marketing Manager
- E-Commerce Manager
- Office Manager
The recruitment process was tailored to ensure candidates not only possessed the necessary technical skills but also aligned with R.A.D®’s brand ethos and culture.
The Result
By building a finance team capable of supporting rapid expansion and operational efficiency, R.A.D® has been able to scale effectively while maintaining financial stability. The hires made through Consumer Additions have contributed to the company’s ability to launch new products, manage growth, and expand into new markets.
Imbiba Private Equity: Recruiting Finance Talent for Multi-Site Growth Businesses
Imbiba Private Equity is a specialist investor in fast-growing, multi-site businesses across the leisure, lifestyle, and entertainment sectors. With over 25 years of experience, the firm has backed some of the most exciting emerging brands in these industries.
The Challenge
Start-up and scale-up businesses in Imbiba’s portfolio required finance professionals who could operate in lean, fast-moving environments, often with limited resources. These candidates needed to be able to implement financial processes, manage risk, and provide commercial insight while adapting to the high-growth nature of the businesses they were joining.
The Solution
Consumer Additions conducted a proactive headhunting strategy, sourcing candidates through its network and targeted market mapping. The firm successfully placed multiple finance professionals, working closely with Imbiba and its portfolio businesses through multi-stage interviews and candidate testing processes.
The Result
The finance professionals recruited by Consumer Additions have played a crucial role in helping Imbiba-backed businesses scale efficiently, manage financial risk, and make data-driven strategic decisions.
Davy’s of London: Supporting a Heritage Brand with High-Quality Finance Hires
Davy’s of London is a historic family-owned wine bar business and wine merchant with a legacy spanning over 150 years. Operating across multiple venues in London, the company has established itself as a key player in the city’s hospitality industry.
The Challenge
As the hospitality sector faced uncertainty, Davy’s needed to strengthen its finance function to ensure resilience and adaptability. The company required finance professionals who could navigate economic challenges while maintaining the company’s strong heritage and values.
The Solution
Consumer Additions worked exclusively with Davy’s to secure finance professionals at multiple levels, successfully placing 10 key hires over four years, including:
- Group Financial Controller
- Finance Managers (x2)
- Management Accountants (x2)
- Assistant Accountants (x2)
- Accounts Payable Supervisor
By focusing on both technical ability and cultural alignment, Consumer Additions ensured that all hires were well-equipped to contribute to the company’s long-term success.
The Result
Davy’s now has a robust finance team capable of navigating industry challenges while ensuring financial stability and growth.
Through partnerships with VUE International, R.A.D®, Imbiba Private Equity, and Davy’s of London, Consumer Additions has successfully built high-performing finance teams
By taking a targeted and strategic approach to finance recruitment, the firm continues to help consumer brands high-performing finance teams that drive success, stability, and long-term growth.
As the consumer industry evolves, businesses will continue to rely on expert finance recruitment to remain competitive—and Consumer Additions remains at the forefront of delivering the talent they need.