Chief Financial Officer

An outstanding opportunty has arisen for a CFO in a growing, international business consultancy. Our client has operations across the UK, Middle East and USA.

With plans to grow over the next 5 years the Group are seeking an operational CFO to support the owners with their ambitions. This will be a broad role, with oversight of Finance, HR, Legal and IT.

Responibilities will include:

Leadership & Team Management

• Lead, manage, and motivate a finance team of approximately 20.
• Review team roles and responsibilities to ensure robust financial controls.
• Promote a business partnering approach across the function.
• Review and enhance management information and board packs.
• Agree KPIs and oversee monthly management accounts.

Cashflow, Treasury & Working Capital Management

• Proactively manage cashflow and working capital across the Group.
• Build relationships with key clients.
• Oversee cash across multiple international bank accounts.
• Lead the Group budgeting process and financial planning with MDs/CEOs of operating companies.
• Act as a strategic partner to Owner and MDs across the Group.
• Identify Group synergies and cost-saving opportunities.
• Evaluate and support due diligence for acquisition opportunities.
• Assist the Chairman with fund and capital raising activities.

Commercial

• Review commercial contracts ensuring profitability and robust margins.
• Support Operations with new bids/tenders and Preferred Supplier Agreements.

Risk Management, Compliance and Corporate Governance

• Implement measures to de-risk UK operations, particularly in temporary staffing businesses.
• Identify potential risks in commercial contract negotiation
• Oversee Group Compliance (GDPR, IR35 etc)
• Set and maintain corporate governance standards and best practice

External Relationships

• Manage relationships with auditors, banks, corporate financiers, and legal advisors.
• Review supplier arrangements where necessary.

Tax

• Oversee corporation tax, tax structuring, and international tax matters, engaging advisors as required.

Legal / IT / HR / Corporate

• Oversee Group Legal, IT and HR matters

Candidate Requirements

• ACA / CA Qualified (or equivalent)
• Able to thrive in a people driven business, a dynamic finance leader.
• Proven ability to work independently and collaborate with senior leadership across Group.
• High energy and enthusiasm to deliver corporate objectives, keeping pace with owner.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with a commitment to best practices.
• Experience in a people-based service industry.
• Comfortable operating at both strategic and operational levels.
• Advanced financial modelling skills and M&A experience.
• Ability to thrive in a high-growth business culture.

Hybrid Working Arrangements

The role can be based from Bristol, or London and will require being office based at least 3 days a week. Addtional occasional travel internationally.