Chief Financial Officer (CFO)

Howett Thorpe; England; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment agency is seeking a Chief Financial Officer for a fast-scaling international business. The CFO will shape strategy, drive performance, and enable expansion across multiple geographies. Ideal candidates will have proven multi-entity CFO experience, strong partnership capabilities, and a track record in supporting growth and transformation. Responsibilities include financial leadership, governance, and supporting the CEO with critical decisions. This position offers a competitive salary of £150,000 - £160,000 with hybrid working options.

Benefits

24 days holiday increasing with tenure

Hybrid working

Healthcare policy

Annual performance bonus

Responsibilities

• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO on financial matters.
• Deliver high-quality financial analysis for executive decisions.
• Partner with leaders to drive performance and efficiency.
• Lead international finance teams for accurate reporting.
• Own statutory accounts, tax compliance and audits.
• Drive working capital optimisation and risk management.

Skills

Proven CFO or Finance Director experience

Strong track record in business partnering

Experience supporting growth, transformation and M&A

Deep understanding of forecasting and financial governance

Comfortable in a fast-paced, change-driven organisation

Minimum of 10 years experience across finance

Experience in an international business environment

Job description

This is a rare opportunity to step into a true CFO role within a fast-scaling, international business undergoing significant growth and transformation. Reporting directly to the CEO and operating as a core member of the executive leadership team, you will play a decisive role in shaping strategy, driving performance, and enabling expansion across multiple geographies and legal entities.

This is a commercial, outward-facing CFO position for a leader who thrives on complexity, pace, and influence. This role requires a hands-on individual rather than someone that has been predominantly focussed on the strategic focus.

Job Title: Chief Financial Officer

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Fleet

Salary: £150,000 - £160,000

Reference no: 15956

Chief Financial Officer Benefits

• 24 days holiday increasing with tenure
• Hybrid working
• Healthcare policy
• Annual performance bonus

Chief Financial Officer About The Role

As CFO, you will work collaboratively with the CEO s, supporting critical decision-making across strategy, performance, investment, and transformation. You will work cross-functionally with senior leaders across the business to unlock growth, improve forecasting accuracy, and strengthen financial discipline.

You will have a direct impact on:

• Strategic planning and execution
• Geographic expansion and business transformation
• M&A activity and post-acquisition integration
• Group-level financial governance and reporting

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Commercial Leadership

• Act as a trusted advisor to the CEO on all financial and commercial matters
• Deliver high-quality financial analysis to support executive and board-level decisions
• Partner with senior leaders to drive business performance and operational efficiency
• Support expansion initiatives, transformation programmes and strategic investments

Financial Management & Reporting

• Lead and develop international finance teams, ensuring timely and accurate reporting
• Own statutory accounts, tax compliance, audits and internal controls
• Deliver annual budgets, rolling forecasts, cash flow planning and liquidity management
• Drive working capital optimisation, credit risk management and collections
• Implement FX hedging and banking strategies aligned to group policy

Governance, Systems & Group Collaboration

• Ensure compliance with internal controls, risk and governance frameworks
• Lead the evolution of finance systems and define local requirements for group platforms
• Act as the senior finance interface with group stakeholders and finance leadership

The successful Chief Financial Officer will have

• Proven CFO or Finance Director experience within a multi-entity, international environment
• Strong track record in business partnering, not just financial control
• Experience supporting growth, transformation and M&A
• Deep understanding of forecasting, cash management and financial governance
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, change-driven organisation
• A minimum of 10 years demonstrable experience across finance
• Experience of having responsibility within EMEA or International business environment

Howett Thorpe are acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this role and comply with all relevant UK legislation and do not discriminate on any protected characteristics. Due to the high volume of applications we currently receive, we are unable to respond to all candidates. If you do not hear from a Consultant within 5 working days, please assume that you have not been successful.

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