Chief Financial Officer

Freshminds; London; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading international live entertainment and cultural events company is looking for a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to drive growth and governance. This unique opportunity involves strategic financial leadership, operational excellence, and relationship management with investors at a pivotal moment for the company.

Qualifications

• Previous CFO or senior finance leadership experience within a high-growth or SME environment.
• Strong skills in financial forecasting and compliance.
• Experience in hospitality, entertainment, or events is essential.

Responsibilities

• Shape and deliver the company’s financial strategy.
• Oversee financial operations, reporting, and budgeting.
• Manage investor relations and provide data-driven insights.

Skills

Financial forecasting

Reporting

Risk management

Compliance

Education

ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification

Job description

A disruptive international live entertainment and cultural events company is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to drive strategic financial planning, support international growth, and ensure robust financial governance. With recent investment secured and an ambitious 10-year growth plan in motion, this is a unique opportunity to join a high-impact leadership team at a pivotal stage.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Financial Leadership: Shape and deliver the company’s financial strategy to support commercial growth across UK and international markets.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee financial operations, reporting, budgeting, and compliance while embedding financial rigour across departments.
• Investor & Stakeholder Management: Lead on investor relations, manage external funding relationships, and provide transparent, data-driven insights.

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous CFO or senior finance leadership experience within a high-growth or SME environment. Experience within the hospitality, entertainment or event space is essential.
• Strong skills in financial forecasting, reporting, risk management, and compliance.
• ACA, ACCA, CIMA or equivalent qualification; commercial acumen and stakeholder management are essential.