CFO - Commodity Trading

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise dynamique de trading de commodities recherche un Chief Financial Officer (CFO) pour jouer un rôle central dans la stratégie financière et la gestion des risques. Avec une forte connaissance du P&L de trading et en fundraising, ce poste stratégique offre des opportunités de leadership au sein d'une organisation en forte croissance.

Qualifications

• Expérience en tant que CFO ou leader financier dans une entreprise de trading.
• Compréhension des produits exotiques et des dérivés.
• Expérience en banque ou dans des fonds d'investissement, avec antécédents en levée de fonds.

Responsibilities

• Diriger la planification, l'analyse et la budgétisation financières.
• Gérer les flux de trésorerie et le capital de travail.
• Assurer la conformité réglementaire et la gouvernance financière.

Skills

Leadership

Analyse financière

Gestion des risques

Gestion de la trésorerie

Compréhension des P&L

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualifications or equivalent

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bolton, greater manchester, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

Chief Financial Officer – Commodity Trading (Kindly note, our client will only consider candidates with prior commodity trading experience).

Location: central London

We are seeking a commercially astute and strategically minded Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join a dynamic and fast-growing commodity trading business. As a key member of the executive leadership team, the CFO will play a central role in shaping financial strategy, enhancing risk management, and supporting the company’s continued expansion across global markets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead all financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting activities
• Manage cash flow, working capital, and treasury operations in a trading environment
• Provide strategic insight to support trading decisions and business growth
• Drive fundraising, debt structuring, and capital restructuring initiatives
• Ensure robust regulatory compliance and best-in-class financial governance
• Act as a key liaison with banks, investors, auditors, and external stakeholders

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as CFO or senior finance leader within a commodity trading firm
• Strong understanding of trading P&L, risk, and funding structures
• In-depth knowledge of exotic products and derivatives
• Experience in banking or private equity, with a strong track record in fundraising and complex capital/debt structuring
• Strategic thinker with strong leadership and board-level influence
• ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent

This is a rare opportunity to take a leadership role in a high-growth, entrepreneurial trading business. A competitive package is on offer for the right candidate.