Chief Financial Officer

Options Consulting Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead financial strategy and operational effectiveness. This pivotal role involves collaborating with the CEO and Board to drive performance and efficiency while managing budgeting, cash flow, and reporting. The ideal candidate will bring executive experience from a manufacturing or food production background, along with strong financial governance skills and a commitment to fostering a high-performance culture. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a respected organization with a rich legacy in the food industry.

Qualifications

• Executive experience in financial governance and reporting.
• Strong commercial mindset and hands-on leadership approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial strategy and oversee budgeting and forecasting.
• Manage cash flow and ensure compliance with financial regulations.

Skills

Financial Strategy

Budgeting

Cash Flow Management

Financial Reporting

Governance

ERP Systems

Digital Transformation

Education

Finance Degree

Accounting Qualification

Tools

ERP Systems

Job description

• Lead financial strategy for a respected Australian family business.
• Collaborate with CEO and Board to drive performance and efficiency.
• Manage reporting, budgeting, and cash flow to ensure business growth.

Laucke Flour Mills is an iconic Australian-owned food manufacturer with a legacy spanning over 120 years. With production sites in Strathalbyn (SA) and Bridgewater on Loddon (VIC), and an executive office in Bendigo, Laucke has built a reputation for producing premium flour and specialty blends that serve artisan bakers through to large-scale manufacturers.

As the business enters a phase of strategic growth, we are exclusively partnering with Laucke to appoint a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Based in Bendigo, this executive leadership role reports directly to the CEO and works closely with the Board and senior leaders to drive financial performance and operational effectiveness.

The role will oversee financial strategy, budgeting and forecasting, cash flow and working capital management, financial reporting, compliance, and taxation. It also includes oversight of IT systems, communication infrastructure, and business administration. You’ll play an active leadership role in shaping company strategy, supporting a high-performance culture, and supporting cross-functional alignment.

Success in this role will be underpinned by strong financial governance and reporting skills, a commercial mindset, and a willingness to be hands-on. You will likely bring executive experience from a similar manufacturing, food production, or industrial environment, along with qualifications in finance, accounting or a related discipline. Confidence with ERP systems and the ability to support digital transformation initiatives will be highly regarded. Most importantly, you will be a values-led leader who builds trust across teams and contributes meaningfully to organisational culture.

Options Consulting Group is proud to be exclusively partnering with Laucke Flour Mills for this key appointment. All applications will be managed by our team. Please submit your resume now or contact Jack Gilbert at Options Consulting Group for a confidential discussion.