Chief Financial Officer

Liquidline; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Liquidline is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to guide financial performance, operational efficiency, and strategic growth. This role requires deep expertise in financial leadership, M&A transactions, and operational transformation within a fast-growing organization. Join us and enjoy a culture supportive of personal and professional growth, alongside an extensive benefits package.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Company Bonus Scheme

Enhanced Sick Pay

Enhanced Parental Leave

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Lunch on Liquidline

Qualifications

• Full qualified CIMA or ACCA with proven post qualification experience.
• Minimum of 2 years in a CFO role within a scaling commercial organisation.
• Experience with strategy formulation and acquisitions at a senior level.

Responsibilities

• Drive the corporation tax strategy across the Group.
• Lead structuring and due diligence of potential acquisitions.
• Build a robust long-term budgeting process to support business strategy.

Skills

Financial leadership

Business strategy

Operational transformation

Commercial awareness

M&A transactions

Education

CIMA or ACCA qualification

Tools

ERP implementations

Job description

As the Chief Financial Officer at Liquidline, you will have a strong and diverse background in financial leadership, business strategy, and operational transformation. With deep expertise in financial reporting, FP&A, and finance transformation, you will be well-positioned to support Liquidline's strategic growth. Your leadership has consistently driven improvements in financial performance, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making.

Your proven track record in M&A transactions, including due diligence, negotiation, and integration, adds significant value, as does your experience in private equity environments and exit strategies. You will combine financial stewardship with strategic insight, making you a key driver of both stability and innovation within the business.
The Role

• To become a 'thinking partner' to the Managing Director for all aspects of financial acumen.
• To take a lead on the structuring, and due diligence of potential acquisitions, and divestment across the business, providing strategic recommendations to the Managing Director and Board.
• To drive the corporation tax strategy across the Group; development of requirements for large company reporting in the future.
• To lead with a critical thinking approach, analysing and supporting with the presentation of data, which will include; global financial perspectives, strategic agility and dealing with ambiguity.
• To build a robust long-term budgeting process, ensuring that forecasting and business planning processes to deliver credibility to the business strategy. This will specifically focus on a future thinking approach.
• To coach the business through business case modelling, and return on investment tracking.
• To drive the development of financial tools to support the growth strategies of the business (organic and offshore)
• To ensure establishment and implementation of a fit for purpose Enterprise Risk Management framework for the business.
• To develop an Audit committee, ensuring robust challenge and development of processess to ensure compliance with relevant laws regulatory regimes and tax jurisdictions. Provide support to the Finance Director in the development of internal controls to mitigate key organisational risks and ensure compliance with financial reporting and control requirements.
• To scope and lead technology implementations to drive efficiency, including ERP implementations, and support the Finance Director to build a scalable model for a shared service function and ensure compliance with financial reporting and control requirements.
• To oversee and support the finance director in developing the talent pipeline within the finance function.
• To establish and develop relationships with the Board, Senior Management and key external partners.
• To provide leadership and mentoring to the Finance Director.
• To develop and embed a commercial partnering approach to Finance within the Liquidline business.

What You Will Need In The Role Of Chief Financial Officer

• Full qualified CIMA or ACCA with a proven post qualification experience.
• A minimum of 2 years in a CFO role within a scaling commercial organisation.
• Previous experience of acquisitions at a senior level and ideally experience of PE or VC funding.
• Previous ERP implementation experience.
• Experience with strategy formulation.
• High level of commercial awareness.
• Previous experience with business exit, managing the preparation and due diligence.
• Capital formation and structuring experience (dept and equity)
• Ability to adapt to global markets and operations.

What You Will Learn & What Liquidline Can Offer You

Being a part of Liquidline is more than just a job - it's a chance to grow, develop and thrive! We are deeply invested in the success of our team and our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support, and reward our employees. The package includes, but is not limited too:

• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays: Extra time off to rest and recharge.
• Long Service Annual Leave Entitlement & Buy/Sell Scheme: More flexibility for your time off needs.
• Candidate Referral Program: Help grow our team and earn rewards
• Company Bonus Scheme: Celebrate success with us.
• Enhanced Sick Pay: Supporting you when you need it most
• Enhanced Parental Leave: Comprehensive support for your family journey
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme: Save for your future with ease.
• Life Assurance & Income Protection (UK Only): Peace of mind for you.
• HSF Health Plan: Access affordable healthcare.
• YuLife Wellbeing Platform: One stop shop for wellbeing, rewards and support.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Mental health support, virtual GP services and more.
• Menopause Support via Stella App: Tailored support for this stage of life.
• Lunch on Liquidline & Bi-Annual Conferences: Enjoy lunch on Liquidline, and Bi Annual company conferences.

Not to mention, unlimited access to Liquidline coffee (what more could you desire!)

Liquidline is a fast-growing, family owned business that has expanded from 92 to over 300 employees since 2020. With ambitious plans for the next five years, there's never been a better time to join us! Our dynamic and innovative environment offers endless opportunities for personal and professional growth.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer, treating everyone with fairness, respect and appreciation. At Liquidline, we embrace diversity and value the unique experiences and perspectives of every individual. Together, we are always Winning Together!

• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.
• We prioritise your well-being with a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support you both personally and professionally.