VP of Finance

Redstone Search; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 90.000 - 136.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global commodities search firm is seeking a VP of Finance to lead core financial operations. This role involves overseeing accounting, treasury management, and delivering insightful financial reporting. The ideal candidate will have over 7 years of experience in finance, preferably within the agricultural sector, and be proficient in systems like Xero. This position is based in London, offering a competitive edge in the market.

Qualifikationen

• 7+ years of finance leadership experience, ideally in the fertilizer or agricultural industry.
• Extensive experience with accounting systems and complex AR/AP processes.
• Proven treasury management skills with multi-currency flows.

Aufgaben

• Lead and scale core financial operations, including accounting and budgeting.
• Oversee full-cycle bookkeeping and accounting.
• Design and implement robust internal controls.
• Deliver accurate and insightful reporting.
• Manage liquidity and treasury across a complex balance sheet.

Kenntnisse

Financial operations management

Multi-currency treasury management

Accounting systems expertise

Cash management skills

Investor relations

Tools

Xero

Jobbeschreibung

Redstone Commodity Search focus on offering 360° search solutions to the global commodities markets. With a competitive coverage of Trading Houses, Producers, Majors, Utilities, Merchants, Hedge Funds, Investment Banks and Brokerages; Redstone Commodity Search can confidently offer you an edge in today’s volatile market. Redstone Commodity Search are working with an established trading house looking to hire a VP of Finance to join the team in London.

Key Responsibilities / Tasks

• Lead and scale all core financial operations—owning everything from accounting and budgeting to reconciliations and real-time cash flow management
• Oversee full-cycle bookkeeping and accounting, including platform transaction flows, payroll, AR/AP, month-end closes, and ledger management in systems like Xero.
• Design and implement robust internal controls, financial documentation standards, and ensure audit readiness with external partners
• Deliver accurate, insightful reporting—producing monthly management accounts, KPI dashboards, and high-quality inputs for board and investor updates
• Manage liquidity and treasury across a complex, multi-currency balance sheet—monitoring funding needs, handling trade finance and credit insurance, and ensuring collections and compliance processes are in place and effective

Key Qualifications / Experience

• Extensive finance leadership experience, with 7+ years in senior roles—ideally within the fertilizer or agricultural industry.
• Deep expertise in financial operations, including accounting systems like Xero, and hands-on experience managing complex AR/AP processes, payroll, and month-end closes.
• Strong cash and treasury management skills, with a proven ability to handle multi-currency flows, optimize liquidity, and oversee banking relationships and internal treasury controls.
• Proficiency in trade finance and investor relations, including managing facilities, coordinating reporting cycles, and supporting board-level and fundraising activities
• Located and able to work in London.

If you match the job description and are keen on applying for this role; please send us a copy of your resume/cover letter to [e-mail] or submit your application through the Vacancy Form.