Chief Financial Officer

Consult; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 98,000; Part time

Job summary

FORME, a British drinks brand, seeks a part-time Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership from a remote location. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management, and reporting, while collaborating with founders on growth plans and fundraising strategies.

The role demands strong experience in financial planning, reporting, and governance within consumer goods sectors, with an emphasis on scalable processes and stakeholder communication.

Qualifications

• Budgeting, forecasting and long-term financial planning expertise.
• Preparation and analysis of financial statements for leadership and investors.
• Advanced analytical skills for data-driven decisions.
• Experience in cash-flow management, cost control and compliance.
• Proven ability to work remotely in a part-time leadership role with founders.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Fundraising, investor relations, or capital structuring experience is a plus.
• Professional qualification (CPA/ACCA/CIMA) or advanced finance degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow management.
• Lead monthly, quarterly and annual financial reporting.
• Develop financial policies and controls to enable scalable growth.
• Collaborate with founders on growth strategy and capital planning.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and risk management.
• Communicate financial insights to stakeholders and investors.
• Optimize processes for efficiency in the drinks sector.

Skills

Financial Planning

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cash Flow

Financial Reporting

Regulatory Compliance

Investor Relations

Strategic Leadership

Remote Leadership

Education

CPA/ACCA/CIMA

Advanced Finance Degree

Job description

Company Description

FORME® is a British drinks brand redefining the ready-to-drink category with premium spirits, distinctive flavours, and carefully selected ingredients. The company focuses on canned vodka and tequila sodas made with real fruit flavours, less sugar, no artificial sweeteners, and a curated mineral profile. FORME emphasises contemporary design and a broader exploration of “form” through its products, brand storytelling, and community. Founded in 2025 and produced in Bermondsey, London, FORME is building a modern brand experience that appeals to thoughtful, design-conscious consumers.

Role Description

The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) will provide strategic financial leadership, overseeing all financial planning, reporting, and control activities for the company. This part-time, remote role includes responsibility for budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow management, and financial risk assessment, as well as the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements. The CFO will collaborate with the founders on long-term growth strategies, capital planning, and investor relations, ensuring that financial insights inform key business decisions. Day-to-day tasks include monitoring financial performance, developing and refining financial policies, maintaining compliance with relevant regulations, and optimising processes to support scalable growth in the drinks sector.

Qualifications

• Strong foundation in Finance and Financial Planning, with a proven ability to develop budgets, forecasts, and long-term financial strategies.
• Expertise in Financial Statements and Financial Reporting, including preparation, analysis, and presentation to leadership and investors.
• Advanced Analytical Skills to interpret financial data, assess risk, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Experience in cash-flow management, cost control, and financial compliance, preferably within consumer goods, beverages, or FMCG sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a remote, part-time leadership role, partnering closely with founders and cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills, with the ability to present complex financial information clearly.
• Track record of supporting fundraising, investor relations, or capital structuring is highly beneficial.
• Relevant professional qualification (e.g., CPA, ACCA, CIMA) or an advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field is preferred.