CFO - Commodity Trading

JR United Kingdom; Brighton; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic and fast-growing commodity trading firm in central London seeks a Chief Financial Officer. The role involves leading financial strategy, enhancing risk management, and supporting global expansion. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in commodity trading and strong qualifications in finance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as CFO in a commodity trading firm.
• In-depth knowledge of P&L, risk, and funding structures.
• Experience in banking/private equity and fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Manage cash flow and treasury operations in trading.
• Provide strategic insight for trading decisions.

Skills

Financial planning

Risk management

Capital structuring

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent

Job description

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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.