Chief Financial Officer

Liquidline; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing coffee solutions provider in the UK is seeking a Chief Financial Officer to provide strategic financial leadership, drive improvements in operational efficiency, and manage M&A activities. The successful candidate will have a strong background in financial reporting and a proven track record in PE environments. This role offers comprehensive benefits and a dynamic work environment focused on growth and development.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Company Bonus Scheme

Enhanced Sick Pay

Life Assurance & Income Protection

Qualifications

• Proven post-qualification experience as a CFO.
• 2+ years in a CFO role within a scaling organization.
• Experience in positive PE or VC funding environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial acumen for the Managing Director.
• Drive corporate tax strategy across the Group.
• Oversee implementation of financial tools for growth.

Skills

CIMA/ACCA qualified

Financial reporting

M&A experience

Strategy formulation

Commercial awareness

Capital formation

Business exit management

Education

Fully qualified CIMA or ACCA

Job description

Overview

Liquidline is the fastest-growing commercial coffee solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. Our customers are companies that offer quality refreshments to their employees and clients. Our success is built on outstanding customer service, hard work, and a strong team culture. We strive to deliver WOW experiences to both customers and employees. We are Great Place to Work certified and are committed to fostering a culture of support, growth and development, well-being, and winning together. Our core values are passion, thoughtfulness, responsiveness, innovation, and smart working, at the heart of our business.

As the Chief Financial Officer at Liquidline, you will bring a strong and diverse background in financial leadership, business strategy, and operational transformation. With deep expertise in financial reporting, FP&A, and finance transformation, you will support Liquidline9s strategic growth. Your leadership should consistently drive improvements in financial performance, operational efficiency, and data-driven decision-making.

Your proven track record in M&A transactions, including due diligence, negotiation, and integration, adds significant value, as does experience in private equity environments and exit strategies. You will combine financial stewardship with strategic insight and be a key driver of both stability and innovation within the business.

The Role

• To become a 'thinking partner' to the Managing Director for all aspects of financial acumen.
• To take a lead on the structuring and due diligence of potential acquisitions, and divestment across the business, providing strategic recommendations to the Managing Director and Board.
• To drive the corporation tax strategy across the Group; development of requirements for large company reporting in the future.
• To lead with a critical thinking approach, analysing and supporting with the presentation of data, including global financial perspectives, strategic agility and dealing with ambiguity.
• To build a robust long-term budgeting process, ensuring forecasting and business planning processes deliver credibility to the business strategy, with a future-thinking focus.
• To coach the business through business case modelling and return on investment tracking.
• To drive the development of financial tools to support growth strategies (organic and offshore).
• To ensure establishment and implementation of a fit-for-purpose Enterprise Risk Management framework for the business.
• To develop an Audit committee, ensuring robust challenge and development of processes to ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulatory regimes and tax jurisdictions. Provide support to the Finance Director in developing internal controls to mitigate key organisational risks and ensure compliance with financial reporting and control requirements.
• To scope and lead technology implementations to drive efficiency, including ERP implementations, and support the Finance Director to build a scalable model for a shared service function and ensure compliance with financial reporting and control requirements.
• To oversee and support the Finance Director in developing the talent pipeline within the finance function.
• To establish and develop relationships with the Board, Senior Management and key external partners.
• To provide leadership and mentoring to the Finance Director.
• To develop and embed a commercial partnering approach to Finance within the Liquidline business.

What You Will Need In The Role Of Chief Financial Officer

• Fully qualified CIMA or ACCA with proven post-qualification experience.
• A minimum of 2 years in a CFO role within a scaling commercial organisation.
• Previous experience of acquisitions at a senior level and ideally experience of PE or VC funding.
• Experience with strategy formulation.
• High level of commercial awareness.
• Previous experience with business exit, managing the preparation and due diligence.
• Capital formation and structuring experience (debt and equity).
• Ability to adapt to global markets and operations.

What You Will Learn & What Liquidline Can Offer You

Being part of Liquidline is more than just a job - it9s a chance to grow, develop and thrive. We are deeply invested in the success of our team and our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support and reward our employees. The package includes, but is not limited to:

• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays: Extra time off to rest and recharge.
• Long Service Annual Leave Entitlement & Buy/Sell Scheme: More flexibility for your time off needs.
• Candidate Referral Program: Help grow our team and earn rewards
• Company Bonus Scheme: Celebrate success with us.
• Enhanced Sick Pay: Supporting you when you need it most
• Enhanced Parental Leave: Comprehensive support for your family journey
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme: Save for your future with ease.
• Life Assurance & Income Protection (UK Only): Peace of mind for you.
• HSF Health Plan: Access affordable healthcare.
• YuLife Wellbeing Platform: One stop shop for wellbeing, rewards and support.
• Employee Assistance Programme: Mental health support, virtual GP services and more.
• Menopause Support via Stella App: Tailored support for this stage of life.
• Lunch on Liquidline & Bi-Annual Conferences: Enjoy lunch on Liquidline, and Bi-Annual company conferences.

Not to mention, unlimited access to Liquidline coffee.

Liquidline is a fast-growing, family-owned business that has expanded from 92 to over 300 employees since 2020. With ambitious plans for the next five years, there are opportunities for personal and professional growth in our dynamic and innovative environment.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer, treating everyone with fairness, respect and appreciation. At Liquidline, we embrace diversity and value the unique experiences and perspectives of every individual. Together, we are always Winning Together!