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CFO - Commodity Trading

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Job summary

A leading commodity trading business is seeking a strategic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to drive financial strategy and enhance risk management. The role involves managing financial operations, regulatory compliance, and liaising with key stakeholders to support growth. This is a unique opportunity for a candidate with significant commodity trading experience to influence business direction and success.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as CFO or senior finance leader within a commodity trading firm.
  • Strong understanding of trading P&L, risk, and funding structures.
  • Experience in banking or private equity with a strong track record in fundraising.

Responsibilities

  • Lead all financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
  • Manage cash flow, working capital, and treasury operations in a trading environment.
  • Drive fundraising, debt structuring, and capital restructuring initiatives.

Skills

Financial planning
Analysis
Risk management
Fundraising
Leadership

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.

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