CFO - Commodity Trading

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commodity trading business is looking for a Chief Financial Officer to join its executive leadership team. The successful candidate will be strategically focused, with strong experience in financial management and trading. This role offers the opportunity to shape the company's global financial strategy in a high-growth environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as CFO or senior finance leader within a commodity trading firm.
• Strong understanding of trading P&L and risk structures.
• In-depth knowledge of exotic products and derivatives.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Financial Planning

Risk Management

Strategic Insight

Capital Structuring

Financial Governance

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified or equivalent

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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.