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Chief Financial Officer

The Kennel Club

London

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GBP 180,000 - 200,000

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6 days ago

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Job summary

A leading organization, The Kennel Club, seeks a Chief Financial Officer to guide its financial strategy. Key responsibilities include overseeing financial operations, directing budgeting and forecasting, and fostering cultural change to enhance commercial thinking. The ideal candidate will have significant experience as a CFO, analytical expertise, and proven leadership abilities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave, increasing by one day for each year of service

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay

Discounts on The Kennel Club products and services

Discounted gym membership

Free eye tests

Complimentary staff tickets to Crufts

Qualifications

Extensive CFO experience in dynamic environments.
Strong understanding of financial and performance management.
Experience in implementing accounting and financial software.

Responsibilities

Overseeing financial operations and corporate financial planning.
Preparing short and long-term financial forecasts.
Leading financial due diligence and compliance with regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Financial forecasting

Risk management

Education

Qualified accountant

Tools

Financial software

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Benefits: 25 days annual leave, which will increase by one day for every full year of service (up to a maximum of 30 days). Employees contribution a minimum of 3%, while we contribute double the percentage, up to a maximum of 8%. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay. Discounts on The Kennel Club products and services. Discounted gym membership. Free eye tests. Complimentary staff tickets to Crufts.

Closing date: 6 June 2025

First interviews week commencing: 9 June and 16 June 2025

The Kennel Club is embarking on an ambitious growth journey and seeks an exceptional Chief Financial Officer to steer our financial strategy.

You will own the end-to-end finance agenda: directing budgeting, forecasting and reporting; embedding rigorous controls, risk management and procurement best practice; and leading the roll-out of a modern finance system that turns data into actionable insights. Clear, user-friendly dashboards will give real-time visibility of performance while holding budget owners to account.

A champion of cultural change, you’ll foster commercial thinking across the organisation, build a high-performing Finance team and embed a value-for-money mindset in everything we do. You’ll evaluate opportunities, optimise cash and capital structure, and represent The Kennel Club to banks, auditors and investors.

We’re looking for a qualified accountant with extensive CFO experience in dynamic environments, proven success driving strategy, systems and cost discipline, and the gravitas to influence at senior levels If you pair analytical excellence with collaborative leadership and a passion for purpose-driven growth, we’d love to meet

you.

Please see full job description below:

The CFO will be responsible for directing and overseeing all financial activities, including the preparation of financial reports, budgets, financial planning, risk, procurement and planning. They are responsible for driving the RKC’s strategic direction by providing financial leadership and aligning fiscal strategy with long-term objectives.

Job Purpose:

To play a leading role in the development and implementation of the growth strategy for The Kennel Club.

Providing in-depth and insightful analysis ensuring evidence-based decision making.

Accountabilities and Deliverables:

• Overseeing all financial operations and direct corporate financial planning and structure.

• Coordinating, analyzing, 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 the audit and tax functions, coordinate activities with outside audit firms, and review firms' performance.

• Managing the development, implementation, and maintenance of accounting and administrative policies and procedures for a wide-ranging set of activities including financial accounting and reporting.

• Overseeing and owning the budget process and guiding cross-functional teams in creating, maintaining, and reporting against financial goals.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Representing the company to financial partners, including financial institutions, investors, auditors, public officials, etc.

• Overseeing the implementation of a new financial system, forecasting and reporting that support the RKC growth plans.

• Embedding financial practice and financial competency across the organisation.

• Embedding cultural change within the organisation to ensure a more commercially minded approach.

• 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. Conduct due diligence and financial analysis for potential mergers and acquisitions.

• Overseeing cash flow planning and management to maintain liquidity and optimise cash resources.

• Managing relationships with banks and financial institutions to secure competitive financing and banking arrangements.

• Manage The Kennel Club’s procurement service incorporating the best practice for the size and type of organisation, supporting and training KC staff to enable them to carry out procurement practices in line with policy and playing a leading role in major procurement projects. Ensuring value for money

• Embed a risk management culture into TKC, driving a robust process with the RAC and Board

• 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.

Key Performance Indicators:

• To review the current accuracy of the financial position of the RKC and discuss with the Board.

• Establish the annual RKC budget. Ensuring department and budget holders are accountable for all budgetary control, including embedding a financial awareness culture.

• Develop the newly appointed Finance team to ensure robust processes, procedures and controls are adopted throughout the organisation.

• Recommend the purchase of an end-to-end finance system to take the RKC to 2028.

• Develop consistent Board, executive and budget holder reporting with clear, user-friendly, high-quality visuals.

• Control the business case financials, project budget and monitor the benefits of projects to ensure P&L delivery.

• To oversee the delivery of a clean year end and audit, a quality annual report and AGM pack.

• Cultural change to a commercial approach and product profitability.

• Embed a risk management culture.

• Reduce costs by embedding a procurement process and ensuring value for money with key suppliers

• Deliver a robust strategy, supported by an achievable corporate and financial plan.

Knowledge and Experience

• A strong background in finance and accounting, proven leadership abilities, and the ability to thrive in a challenging environment.

• Qualified accountant with proven experience in changing environments.

• Extensive experience in a previous CFO role.

• Strong understanding of finance and performance management principles.

• Excellent knowledge of corporate financial law and risk management practices.

• Solid knowledge of financial analysis and forecasting.

• Experience in implementing accounting and financial software.

• Strong analytical, presentation and influencing skills at a senior/board level.

• Experience of strategic planning, engaging exec and Board to ensure delivery.

• Experience of embedding a risk management culture.

• Experience across a variety of business projects including joint ventures and partnerships.

• Experience of developing and embedding robust procurement processes.

The Kennel Club welcomes applications from everyone regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, faith or disability. All appointments will be made on merit, following a fair and transparent process. In line with the Equality Act 2010.

About The Kennel Club

Formed in 1873, The Kennel Club exist to make a positive difference for dogs and their owners. Our key areas of activity include:

• Helping potential dog owners find the right dog for them, and work with the dog breeding community to ensure those dogs are healthy and happy.

• Supporting dog owners to access high quality training and pet insurance and provide a range of advice and support to help ensure the ongoing wellbeing of dogs.

• Working with breeders, judges, competitors and exhibitors to organise world-class events and to develop the resources they need to thrive.

The primary objective of The Kennel Club is to improve in every way the welfare, health, and general wellbeing of all dogs throughout their lives, by means of various research and educational programmes, and our Charitable Trust. The Kennel Club is an organisation committed to promoting and protecting dogs’ varied roles in society and defending the interests of all dog owners.

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