CFO

Our client is a well-funded, multi-site business with a strong international footprint. They are now looking to recruit a CFO to work as part of a highly driven management team , providing critical strategic input whilst also ensuring the business has a best-in-class systems, controls and processes. This is a highly visible role and the incoming CFO will need to have the necessary credibility and gravitas to work effectively with a broad range of external investors and non-finance functions internally. Previous experience working in an early stage, high growth business is essential as this role requires somebody with a truly hands-on approach together with a strong understanding and appreciation for the more commercial contributions of a CFO in a fast-growing, entrepreneurial business. Role Lead, direct and manage a small finance team Key member of the Management Team (functional leadership team) Lead financial planning by developing robust growth plans and forecasts Ensure timely financial reporting on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis Company secretarial duties Treasury and working capital management Responsible for day to day banking relationships and stakeholder management Supporting fundraising (equity and debt), investor requests and due diligence Experience Qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent) Previous experience working within a multi-site/ multi-location business Strong International experience Demonstrable track record building robust teams whilst ensuring operational excellence Previous FD experience Characteristics Excellent leadership skills, personal integrity and an effective team player Exceptional verbal, written and visual communication skills Adaptable and able to be both hands-on whilst also operating as a strategic partner Highly motivated and comfortable working in a fast moving, change driven environment Robust, resilient and high energy We know that diverse recruitment practices start with us. We encourage and celebrate applicants regardless of race (including colour, nationality and ethnic or national origin), age, religion or belief, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, disability, marital status, pregnancy and maternity or socioeconomic background. We are committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace by ensuring a diverse pool of talent, eliminating unlawful discrimination and recruiting the best person for each role. We review our practices on equality and diversity regularly. If you choose to email us in response to this advert please keep the data you send us to a minimum, i.e. your CV (in Word), your email address and your contact number. We will store your data for a period of 3 months and will not send it to anyone else without your explicit consent. If we have not contacted you within 3 months (an estimate of the time period that it is likely to take to fill the advertised role) we will delete your data. Here s a link to our privacy policy. In this policy, you will find information about our compliance with Data Protection Laws. You can find how to send us a request to access your data, request a deletion of your data, correct any inaccuracies or restrict our processing of your data. You have the right to lodge a complaint about the way we handle your data with the Information Commissioner s Office or you can contact Sarah Hunt for more information or concerns.