CFO - Commodity Trading

JR United Kingdom; Slough; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de trading de matières premières en forte croissance recherche un Directeur Financier (CFO) stratégique pour rejoindre son équipe de direction. Le CFO jouera un rôle clé dans la formulation de la stratégie financière, la gestion des risques et l'expansion à l'international, tout en assurant la conformité réglementaire.

Qualifications

• Expérience avérée en tant que CFO ou leader financier senior dans une entreprise de trading de matières premières.
• Connaissance approfondie des produits exotiques et des structures de financement.
• Expérience en levée de fonds et structuration complexe de capital.

Responsibilities

• Diriger la planification, l'analyse, le budgétage et les prévisions financières.
• Gérer les opérations de trésorerie et de capital de travail dans un environnement de trading.
• Fournir des analyses stratégiques pour soutenir les décisions commerciales.

Skills

Leadership

Analyse stratégique

Gestion des risques

Connaissance des produits dérivés

Gestion du capital

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.