Chief Financial Officer

Vertex Associates - Accountancy and Finance Recruitment; England; Remote; GBP 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the property and retrofit industry is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on a permanent, remote basis. This essential role involves overseeing financial operations, developing strategies, and leading a team to ensure financial integrity and growth in a rapidly expanding business environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in a previous CFO role required.
• Strong understanding of finance and performance management principles.
• Good judgment and initiative with a problem-solving mindset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all financial operations and corporate financial planning.
• Prepare short and long-term financial forecasts.
• Manage relationships with banks and financial institutions.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical Mindset

Problem Solving

Presentation Skills

Education

Qualified Accountant

Job description

Vertex Associates - Accountancy and Finance Recruitment provided pay range

This range is provided by Vertex Associates - Accountancy and Finance Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

Direct message the job poster from Vertex Associates - Accountancy and Finance Recruitment

Co-Founder and Director at Vertex Associates - Accountancy and Finance Recruitment

Vertex Associates are proud to be exclusively partnering with a leading client in the property and retro fit industry in hiring a CFO on a permanent basis. This is a remote opportunity which requires occasional travel to the London or Birmingham office.

This role will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the company, providing leadership and direction to the team to ensure all financial and compliance strategic initiatives are met. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced finance professional to take on a hands-on leadership role in a business poised for accelerated expansion.

Duties and responsibilities:

• Overseeing all financial operations and corporate financial planning and structure
• Supporting senior leadership in operational strategy, including developing and refining business models, assessing new initiatives, and participating in key decisions as a member of the executive team
• Represent the company to financial partners, including financial institutions, investors, auditors, public officials, etc.
• Drive and deliver the strategy, including development of the corporate plan. Working closely with Executive and Board. Ensure alignment with the budget and financial commitments
• Coordinating, analysing, and reporting the financial performance to Management and Board of Directors (financial performance, projections, and other special projects as required)
• Preparing short and long-term financial forecasts of financial performance for use with internal management and external parties
• Overseeing all forecasting and reporting that support the growth plans
• Overseeing and owning the budget process and guiding cross-functional teams in creating, maintaining, and reporting against financial goals
• Leading financial due diligence of business projects and product development, including financial and tax guidance on any proposed business projects, for example joint ventures or partnerships
• Managing capital structure, including debt and equity financing, to optimise the company's financial position and cost of capital
• Evaluating investment opportunities and potential acquisitions to support the company's growth strategy, and conduct due diligence and financial analysis for potential mergers and acquisitions
• Overseeing cash flow planning and management to maintain liquidity and optimise cash resources.
• Overseeing compliance with all regulations as well as professional standards
• Managing the development and implementation of effective internal controls to ensure the integrity of all financial reporting and practices
• Embedding financial practice and financial competency across the organisation
• Managing relationships with banks and financial institutions to secure competitive financing and banking arrangements
• Embedding cultural change within the organisation to ensure a more commercially minded approach
• Embed a risk management culture into the company, driving a robust process with the leadership team and the Board

Requirements:

• Qualified accountant with proven experience in changing environments
• Extensive experience in a previous CFO role, with a strong background in finance and accounting, proven leadership experience, and the ability to thrive in a fast paced and challenging environment
• Good understanding of finance and performance management principles
• Understanding/knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices
• Analytical mindset and strong presentation and influencing skills at a senior/board level
• Experience of strategic planning, engaging Board members to ensure delivery
• Good judgment and initiative with a problem solving mindset
• Experience across a variety of business projects including joint ventures and partnerships

Vertex Associates Limited acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Vertex Associates is committed to equal opportunity and diversity. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training. If you wish to apply, please read our Privacy Notice describing how we may process, disclose and store your personal data: vertexassociates.co.uk/privacy-policy/

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Executive

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Real Estate and Construction

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Vertex Associates - Accountancy and Finance Recruitment by 2x

Get notified about new Chief Financial Officer jobs in England, United Kingdom.

Truro, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Chief Finance Officer (CFO)/Head of Finance - AdmiTrade

Warwick, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Greater London, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Fractional CFO | Health & Wellness Start Up | 1 day per week | Outside IR35

Harrow, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

London, England, United Kingdom 6 days ago

Newcastle Upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom 1 month ago

Birmingham, England, United Kingdom 15 hours ago

Chief Operating Officer Looking For More

Hereford, England, United Kingdom 3 days ago

Regional Financial Controller, Trilogy (Remote) - $400,000/year USD

London, England, United Kingdom $200.00-$200.00 20 hours ago

Wales, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Abingdon-On-Thames, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

Volunteer Chief Operating Officer (COO) | Disability Equals Ability

London, England, United Kingdom 1 week ago

Irlam, England, United Kingdom 2 weeks ago

London Area, United Kingdom £60,000.00-£65,000.00 22 hours ago

London Area, United Kingdom £65,000.00-£75,000.00 1 month ago

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.