CFO - Commodity Trading

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

Job summary

A leading commodity trading business is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to shape its financial strategy and support growth across international markets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financing, trading structures, and regulatory environments. This role offers a competitive compensation package and a chance to influence the business direction significantly.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as CFO or senior finance leader in commodity trading.
• Strong understanding of trading P&L and risk structures.
• Experience in banking or private equity with funding expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead all financial planning, analysis and budgeting.
• Manage cash flow and treasury operations.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and financial governance.

Skills

Financial planning

Cash flow management

Strategic insight

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualified

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.