Chief Financial Officer

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead its financial strategy and operations. This high-profile role offers the opportunity to shape the company's direction and drive growth within a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will possess extensive financial management experience, particularly within sizable organizations, and will be adept at navigating the complexities of a multinational landscape. With a focus on collaboration and effective leadership, this position promises significant autonomy and the chance to make a substantial impact on the company's future. If you are ready to take on this exciting challenge, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• 15+ years in senior leadership roles with proven CFO/FD experience.
• Good knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience in technology or industrial sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set strategic direction and lead execution of the business plan.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and prepare statutory accounts.
• Manage and develop finance staff, ensuring motivation and growth.

Skills

Financial Management

Leadership

Interpersonal Skills

Commercial Awareness

Change Management

Negotiation

Problem-Solving

Sage 200

Microsoft Office Suite

Education

ACA or ACCA Qualified

Tools

Sage 200

Job description

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Our client is a successful and well-respected multibillion-pound industrial and technology group. The company has experienced exceptional growth in recent years and expects this trend to continue. It benefits from significant resources and expertise provided by being part of a larger, diverse, market-leading international organization.

This is an exciting time for the business as it expands through organic growth, potential acquisitions, and further development of its capabilities, services, and market position.

This senior executive role offers significant autonomy. The successful candidate will enjoy a stimulating, high-profile position with genuine opportunities for career progression.

OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE CFO ROLE

Main Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the CEO and COO as part of the Executive Team to set the company's strategic direction, develop the business plan aligned with this strategy, and lead its execution.
• Maintain accurate accounting records, prepare and file periodic and annual returns, and statutory accounts. Identify risks and communicate value, risk, and mitigation strategies to the Board.
• Work closely with the parent group, a publicly listed investment company, especially regarding reporting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Lead an efficient finance function providing services such as transaction processing, financial planning and analysis, inventory management, international stock movement, treasury, and tax.
• Foster effective cross-functional collaboration with other business units.
• Manage and develop finance staff, ensuring motivation and growth.
• Safeguard group assets, ensuring compliance with financial and tax regulations.
• Oversee acquisitions, disposals, financing, and other long-term investments.

Skills and Experience

• Proven CFO/FD experience within sizable businesses (preferably over £250m), with extensive financial management expertise and at least 15 years in senior leadership roles.
• Based in the South West.
• Preferably ACA or ACCA qualified.
• Good knowledge of UK GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience in the technology or industrial sectors is preferred, but cross-sector experience will be considered.
• Commercially aware with a consultative leadership style.
• Excellent interpersonal, influencing, and communication skills; capable of working with all organizational levels.
• Comfortable managing large volumes of transactions quickly.
• Experience implementing profit-enhancing strategies (e.g., ROS/ROIC improvements).
• Experience managing customs arrangements, Incoterms, and advising on import VAT/duties regulations.
• Proven track record in producing statutory accounts, strategic plans, forecasts, and managing forex strategies.
• Experience improving reporting processes.
• Good understanding of stock accounting and the financial aspects of overseas supply chains.
• Familiarity with Sage 200 accounting software is a plus.
• Resourceful in setting priorities and guiding investments in people and systems.
• Advanced skills in change management, negotiation, decision-making, and problem-solving.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to operate effectively in an international, multicultural environment with strong presentation, facilitation, organizational, and time management skills.