Chief Financial Officer

Prescient Recruitment Group Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to oversee financial operations and support significant growth. The role includes strategic planning, financial management, and compliance, ideal for a candidate with a robust commercial background and leadership skills. The position promises a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Extensive C-suite benefits

Pension plan

Relocation packages

Qualifications

• Experience managing finances in medium-sized companies with £50-100 million turnover.
• Familiar with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS).
• Knowledge of UK Tax Law.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strategic financial plan supporting growth.
• Prepare and ensure accuracy of financial statements.
• Manage financial risks and oversee all financial reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Planning

Financial Management

Risk Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, or related field

Professional certifications such as ACCA or CIMA

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to join a growing organisation in the Isle of Wight / Southampton in a newly created role.

The CFO will oversee and manage the company's financial operations at a strategic level, including accounting, finance, forecasting, and strategic planning. If you enjoy strategic planning and providing commercial advice at board level in a company aiming for significant growth over the next five years, this could be an ideal position.

We seek an experienced CFO with a solid commercial background to lead on commercial matters and manage this expanding function.

This is a Board-level role, and the role holder will be appointed as a Companies House Director following successful probation.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop a strategic financial plan to support the company's growth plans
• Prepare financial statements and planning
• Ensure accuracy and reliability of financial statements, working with external auditors
• Ensure compliance with laws and develop policies accordingly
• Oversee tax planning and compliance
• Manage financial risks by overseeing budgets and analyzing data for risks
• Implement monitoring and early warning systems
• Oversee all financial reporting
• Develop and implement the company's financial strategy aligned with its objectives

The CFO will also lead on commercial topics, including:

• Managing commercial risk
• Identifying and managing risks ongoing
• Mitigating and reducing risks
• Negotiating and managing contracts with suppliers, clients, and stakeholders

Experience required:

• Experience managing finances in medium-sized companies with 50-100 million GBP turnover
• Bachelor's Degree in finance, accounting, or related field
• Professional certifications such as ACCA or CIMA
• Familiarity with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Knowledge of UK Tax Law
• Experience with multinational organisations is a plus
• Experience in the defence sector is a plus
• Strong leadership skills and team orientation

This role offers a salary of up to £110,000 plus extensive C-suite benefits, including pension and relocation packages if applicable.

Please contact Joel Fletcher at Prescient Group for more information.

If you meet the criteria, please submit your CV via the application link below. Due to high volume, if you do not hear within 7 days, consider your application unsuccessful. We will retain your details for future opportunities.

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