Chief Financial Officer

Big Potato; London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing board game company in London is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to lead the finance function and drive strategic growth. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in private equity, financial management, and a successful track record in finance leadership roles. This position offers an opportunity to shape the finance team and improve business performance within a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years in finance/ops leadership, with experience as a CFO in a product-led business.
• Experience working across E-Commerce & retail sales channels.
• Deep knowledge of inventory and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Manage all core finance processes including budgeting and forecasting.
• Drive improvements in business performance with financial insights.
• Lead the finance team, ensuring resource allocation and team development.

Skills

Private equity experience

Financial modelling

Forecasting skills

Inventory management

Job description

Big Potato is an indie board game company based in Clerkenwell, London, known for creating engaging and entertaining social games. We make games that are easy to learn, quick to play and hard to put down. Our goal is to ensure every game we produce is enjoyable and brings people together.

As we continue to grow and expand our operations, we are seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead our finance function and partner closely with the executive team to drive the company's success. This is a crucial role in professionalising the finance function and working together with the senior stakeholders & PE-house in driving business growth as the company prepares for a capital event in the future.

Responsibilities

• Financial management: managing all core finance processes: FP&A, budgeting, forecasting, cash flow monitoring, organizational budget, financial audit, and tax compliance.
• Strategic leadership: driving improvements in business performance by leveraging financial data & key insights, developing strategic plan with business stakeholders.
• Systems & processes: implementing infrastructure and core processes to make the business operate more efficiently and galvanizing the finance function.
• People development & leadership: leading the finance team, ensuring proper resource allocation, identifying team development needs, and creating opportunities to enhance knowledge & experience.

Requirements

• Private equity experience as CFO - working directly with PE-backed companies
• Leading the successful exit of a private equity-backed business
• 10-15+ years in finance/ops leadership, with experience as a CFO in a product-led business
• Deep knowledge of inventory and cost management in a physical product based business
• Experience working across E-Commerce & retail sales channels
• Strong financial modelling and forecasting skills (Excel, dashboards, ERP systems, etc.)

At Big Potato, we value diversity and inclusivity, so we encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Please note, we are collaborating with Eton Bridge Partners on this role which means they will also have access to your application data.