Chief Financial Officer

Volkswagen Group; Milton Heights; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company in Milton Heights is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to act as a strategic partner to the CEO and oversee the entire finance function. The successful candidate will be responsible for financial strategy, accountability for financial operations, and ensuring the company meets its long-term ambitions. Key duties include leading financial reporting, developing performance KPIs, and coordinating external advisers. This role holds significant Board responsibilities, requiring strong leadership and strategic acumen.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Board Director with full accountability for financial strategy and operations.
• Provide clear, informed advice to support strategic decision‑making and business planning.
• Lead all financial reporting, including statutory accounts, management information, investor updates and lender requirements.
• Develop, track and interpret financial and operational KPIs to guide performance.
• Produce annual budgets and multi‑year financial projections.
• Ensure full visibility of monthly results including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, capex activity and covenant compliance.
• Deliver high-quality analysis and written materials for investors, lenders and the Board.
• Play an active role in shaping short‑ and long‑term business strategy.
• Support commercial negotiations, pricing discussions and major client or partnership agreements.
• Prepare documentation and insight to support a future investment exit.
• Lead financial aspects of acquisitions from assessment and valuation through to structuring, negotiation, due diligence and integration.
• Coordinate external advisers including legal, banking, audit, tax and insurance professionals.

Job description

The CFO will act as a strategic partner to the CEO and wider leadership team, responsible for driving financial excellence, strengthening governance, and supporting the long‑term ambition of the business. The position also carries Board responsibility and oversight of the entire finance function.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a Board Director with full accountability for financial strategy and operations.
• Provide clear, informed advice to support strategic decision‑making and business planning.
• Lead all financial reporting, including statutory accounts, management information, investor updates and lender requirements.
• Develop, track and interpret financial and operational KPIs to guide performance.
• Produce annual budgets and multi‑year financial projections.
• Ensure full visibility of monthly results including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, capex activity and covenant compliance.
• Deliver high‑quality analysis and written materials for investors, lenders and the Board.
• Play an active role in shaping short‑ and long‑term business strategy.
• Support commercial negotiations, pricing discussions and major client or partnership agreements.
• Prepare documentation and insight to support a future investment exit.
• Lead financial aspects of acquisitions from assessment and valuation through to structuring, negotiation, due diligence and integration.
• Coordinate external advisers including legal, banking, audit, tax and insurance professionals.