Chief Financial Officer

Big Potato Games | B Corp™; London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading board game company in London is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to manage finance processes and drive business growth. The ideal candidate has extensive experience in finance leadership, particularly in private equity-backed companies. This role requires strong financial modelling skills and a strategic mindset to lead the finance team effectively. A collaborative and inclusive work environment is promoted.

Qualifications

• 10-15+ years in finance/ops leadership experience.
• Deep knowledge of inventory and cost management.
• Experience working across E-Commerce & retail sales channels.

Responsibilities

• Manage all core finance processes including budgeting and forecasting.
• Drive improvements in business performance using financial data.
• Lead the finance team and identify development needs.

Skills

Private equity experience

Financial modelling

Cash flow monitoring

Strategic leadership

Team development

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Overview

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.