CFO - Commodity Trading

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

Job summary

A dynamic commodity trading business is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to drive financial strategy and support global expansion. The successful candidate will lead financial planning and analysis, oversee treasury operations, and liaise with stakeholders to ensure robust governance and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as CFO or senior finance leader in commodity trading.
• Strong understanding of trading P&L and risk structures.
• Strategic thinker with board-level influence.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Financial Planning

Risk Management

Leadership

Strategic Insight

Education

ACA/ACCA/CIMA qualification or equivalent

Job description

Chief Financial Officer – Commodity Trading

Location: Swindon, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

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:

1. Lead all financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and forecasting activities
2. Manage cash flow, working capital, and treasury operations in a trading environment
3. Provide strategic insight to support trading decisions and business growth
4. Drive fundraising, debt structuring, and capital restructuring initiatives
5. Ensure robust regulatory compliance and best-in-class financial governance
6. Act as a key liaison with banks, investors, auditors, and external stakeholders

Key Requirements:

1. Proven experience as CFO or senior finance leader within a commodity trading firm
2. Strong understanding of trading P&L, risk, and funding structures
3. In-depth knowledge of exotic products and derivatives
4. Experience in banking or private equity, with a strong track record in fundraising and complex capital/debt structuring
5. Strategic thinker with strong leadership and board-level influence
6. 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.